SPEEDY VEGETABLE SOUP

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"This fresh-tasting soup is packed with colorful nutritious vegetables," writes Vera Bathurst of Rogue River, Oregon. "I've recommended it to my friends for years."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 11 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cans (one 49 ounces, one 14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes; heat through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges