Weight Loss Vegetable Soup

Soups, Vegetable

Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 18 minutes Servings: 14 cups Source:

Ingredients

1 small onion , diced

2 cloves garlic , minced

1 cup diced carrots

4 cups chopped cabbage (approx. 1/4 head of cabbage)

1 cup green beans (1″ pieces)

2 whole bell peppers , chopped

1 can (28 oz) low sodium diced tomatoes

6 cups low sodium beef broth

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 bay leaves

1/2 teaspoon each thyme & basil

pepper to taste

2 cups broccoli florets

2 cups sliced zucchini

Directions

In a large pot cook onion & garlic over medium heat until slightly softened.

Add carrots, cabbage & green beans and cook an additional 5 minutes.

Stir in bell peppers, undrained tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, bay leaves and seasonings. Simmer 6-7 minutes.

Add in zucchini & broccoli. Simmer an additional 5 minutes or until softened.

Remove bay leaves before serving.