GARDEN VEGETABLE & HERB SOUP

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I submitted this recipe to a local newspaper and won first prize. I make this hearty soup whenever my family needs a good dose of veggies. -Jody Saulnier, Woodstock, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 large carrots, sliced
1 pound red potatoes (about 3 medium), cubed
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes in sauce
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium yellow summer squash, halved and sliced
1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and carrots; cook and stir until onions are tender, 4-6 minutes. Add potatoes and cook 2 minutes. Stir in water, tomatoes, broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes and carrots are tender, 8-10 minutes. , Add yellow squash and zucchini; cook until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes longer. Serve or, if desired, puree mixture in batches, adding additional broth until desired consistency is achieved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges