This soup is so good I couldn't believe that the only seasonings it called for were salt, pepper, and garlic powder! I will admit that the first time I made it ... no one even wanted to try it because they said it didn't look good. Eventually, hunger took over and they had to eat! They all came back for seconds and thirds. Now they ASK me to make it and they call it "THAT" soup. :o) It also is considered a "diet" soup with only 45 calories per cup. I just like all the veggies and the things you can add to it!
Ingredients
1 pound(s) carrots, sliced
3 medium (1 1/2 pounds) onions, chopped
4 stalk(s) celery, sliced
2 large cloves garlic, crushed with press
2 can(s) (28 ounces each) whole tomatoes in juice
1/2 small (1-pound) head green cabbage, thinly sliced
3/4 pound(s) green beans, trimmed and each cut into thirds
1 can(s) (48-ounce) chicken broth
2 can(s) light red kidney beans
1 can black beans
6 cup(s) water
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
1 tbsp garlic power
3 medium (1 1/4 pounds) zucchini, sliced into half-moons
2 bag(s) (6 ounces each) baby spinach leaves
My Additions:
After soup is done, add a couple cooked tortellini and top with shredded parmesan/asiago/romano cheese.
(After soup possible additions)chunk chicken or beef, corn, white kidney beans, chili powder, etc.)
Directions
Coat 12-quart stockpot (or 2 large saucepans) with nonstick cooking spray. Over medium-high heat, add carrots, onions, celery, and garlic; cook 8 minutes or until vegetables soften, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes with their liquid, breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon. Add cabbage, green beans, broth, water, salt, and pepper; heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Increase heat to high; stir in zucchini and spinach and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.
Nutritional information is based on 1 cup of soup.
Nutritional Information
(per serving)
Calories 45
Total Fat 1g
Saturated Fat 0
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 410mg
Total Carbohydrate 9g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars --
Protein 2g
Calcium --