apple coleslaw and pumpkin soup

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    Apple Coleslaw

      INGREDIENTS (4 servings):
    • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
    • 2 cups bagged colesalw mix
    • 1 small apple, cored and diced
    • 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
    • 1/4 cup raisins
    • 1/4 cup Apple nestle juicy juice premium 100% juice
    • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt (Optional)

      DIRECTIONS:
    • Combine cabbage, coleslaw mix, apple, mayonnaise, raisings, juicy juice, vinegar and salt in medium bowl
    • Stir well
    • Cover
    • Refrigerate for 30 minutes

    Calories: 130
    Fat: 4 g
    Sat Fat: 1 g
    Protein: 1 g
    Carbs: 22 g
    Fiber: 3 g

    Savory Pumpkin Soup

      INGREDIENTS (4 servings):
    • 2 Tablespoons light butter or margarine
    • 1 small onion, chopped
    • 1 large clove garlice, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar blend (such as splenda)
    • 2 cups of water
    • 2 teaspoons MAGGI reduced sodium instant chicken flavor bouillon
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 can (15 oz) LIBBY's 100% pure pumpkin
    • 1/2 cup Original nestle coffe-mate fat free liquid coffee creamer

      DIRECTIONS:
    • Melt utter in large saucepan over medium heat.
    • Add onion, garlic and sugar
    • Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until soft
    • Add water, bouillon and pepper
    • Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes
    • Stir in pumpkin and coffee-mate.
    • Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes
    • Remove from heat and cool slightly

    • TRANSFER mixture to food processor or blender (in batches, if necesssary);
    • Process until smooth
    • Return to saucepan and heat to serving temperature

    Calories: 110
    Fat: 3.5 g
    Sat Fat: 2 g
    Protein: 3 g
    Carbs: 18 g
    Fiber: 5 g

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