SOUTHERN VEGETABLE SOUP

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This chunky, vegetable-filled soup is a surefire way to warm up those cold winter nights. -Christy Hinrichs, Parkville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup sliced fresh or frozen okra
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons dried savory
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, saute onion in oil for 3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Serve immediately or transfer to freezer containers. May be frozen for up to 3 months. , To use frozen soup: Thaw soup in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1095mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 5g protein.