vegetables galore-basic soup

M.V. Island, MA
Updated on May 23, 2012

I found this recipe more than ten years ago in an issue of Good Housekeeping. It's great for anyone who wants to lose weight, and it's easy to make.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield approx. 12-16 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 medium carrots,1-inch slices
  • 3 medium celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 large onions,chopped; or 3 med.leeks; 1-inch slices
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cans tomatoes in juice, 28 oz. size cans (if poss.low salt)
  • 1 small savoy cabbage, small/about 1 1/2 lbs., sliced
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut, 1-inch slices
  • 2 packages fresh baby spinach (5 oz. pkgs.)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 packages low-salt chicken flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or less if you choose
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

How To Make vegetables galore-basic soup

  • Step 1
    Spray a large soup pot with non-stick cooking spray. Then saute carrots,celery,onions and garlic over medium-high temperature for about five minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add the tomatoes and their juice,and crush with a large spoon. Then stir in the cabbage, parsnips,spinach, parsley, and flavoring packets and salt and pepper, along with TWELVE CUPS of water.
  • Step 3
    Stir occasionally while bringing it to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until carrots and parsnips are tender but not soggy; about ten-fifteen minutes.

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