Mixed Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 leek, chopped
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks large celery, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 large zucchini, sliced or chopped
• 4 carrots, sliced or chopped
• 15 oz green beans, drained
• 15 oz italian style diced tomatoes
• 1 can tomato paste
• 64 oz chicken broth
• 1/2 head large cabbage, chopped
• 2 tbsps basil
• 1 tsp leaves oregano
• 1/2 tsp leaves thyme
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash black pepper

Directions

1. Sauté celery, onion, and garlic with cooking spray (like Pam) in large stock pot.
2. Add broth (low fat or fat free) and all ingredients. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for a minimum of 1 hour.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Note: you can add cooked chicken breast, canned chicken breast, canned shrimp or extra lean ground beef to add protein to this soup and make it a meal.