This fresh soup provides a rainbow of key nutrients vital for healthy skin, immune function, circulation and vision in fewer than 180 calories per serving.

Preparation

In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over high heat. When oil begins to smoke, add chicken and sear 5–6 minutes on each side to brown. Add onion, garlic, carrots and chard and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with sliced green onion.

One big bowl of soup supplies 100% of vitamin C and 20% of potassium needs. And thanks to the rainbow vegetables, this soup also supplies colorful pigments such as beta-carotene, lutein and cryptoxanthin, which along with vitamin C and potassium, support heart health and ward off chronic ailments such as cancer and high blood pressure.  - Dr. Liz Applegate, PhD