HEALTHY VEGETABLE SOUP

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This is taken from Woman's World Magazine. The nutritional information posted is inaccurate. I believe that when I include "or" in the list of ingredients, all of the options are added together.

Provided by Oliver1010

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
32 ounces vegetable broth or 32 ounces beef broth
4 cups water
4 cups mixed vegetables (mushrooms, okra, kale, zucchini, bok choy, artichoke hearts, broccoli, carrots, celery, peppers, tom)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons sea salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb shrimp or 1 lb tofu
1 cup orzo pasta or 1 cup pasta
1/2 cup cilantro or 1/2 cup basil
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil.
  • Add onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and saute about 1 minute.
  • Add broth, water, vegetables and seasonings except for parsley.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 20-60 minutes.
  • Add protein and starch and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Stir in parsley or other garnish.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Squeeze in lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 86.3, Sodium 2245.1, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 5.9, Protein 43.2

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