SPINACH VEGETABLE SOUP

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Here's a thick and creamy soup that combines a bevy of vegetables with herbs for unbeatable flavor. Jennifer Neilsen of Williamston, North Carolina sent the low-fat recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon butter
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1-1/2 cups diced peeled potatoes
1 small turnip, peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon each dried thyme, basil and rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash to 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add the broth, potatoes, turnip, carrot, green pepper and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in spinach and corn; cool slightly. Puree half of the soup in a blender; return to the pan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges