Diet Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 5 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch slices
• 3 medium celery ribs, sliced
• 3 large onions, chopped or 3 medium leeks, each cut into 1 inch slices
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (in juice)
• 1/2 medium cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces
• 12 ounces green beans, each cut into thirds
• 3 medium zucchini, cut into 1 inch slices
• 2 (5 ounce) packages baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 12 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 coat pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• 2 over medium high heat add carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
• 3 cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
• 4 stir in tomatoes with their liquid, breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon.
• 5 add cauliflower, remaining ingredients and 12 cups of water.
• 6 heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally.
• 7 reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until vegetables become tender.
• 8 add more salt and pepper if desired.