HEARTY MIXED VEGETABLE SOUP

Hearty Mixed Vegetable Soup image

My sister, who worked as a dietitian for years, gave me this recipe. I sometimes double or triple this hearty soup when my family gathers for the holidays. -Lucille Franck, Independence, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 small carrot, grated
1/2 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 teaspoon sugar
Dash pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

In a small saucepan, saute the carrot, celery, green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Set aside 2 tablespoons broth. Add the tomatoes, sugar, pepper and remaining broth to vegetable mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Combine cornstarch and reserved broth until smooth; gradually add to the soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges