Make a Healthier Soup
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Food Network Magazine
Christopher Testani
Hot Tips for Healthy Cooking From Food Network Kitchens' Katherine Alford:
Sneak a little more fiber into your favorite soups: Use whole grains instead of white rice or noodles. We chose quinoa for the Chicken and Quinoa Soup in the January/February issue of Food Network Magazine because it cooks in just 15 minutes and adds a nice nutty flavor to the dish. You can also try quick-cooking barley, short-grain brown rice or whole-grain pasta in other brothy soups.
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