Village on a Diet - The Basic Soup Recipe

By Hklbrries

Add as many, or as few, vegetables to this "souper" soup

Ingredients

• 5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
• 3 medium celery stalks, sliced
• 3 large onions, chopped, or 3 medium leeks, each cut into 1-inch slices
• 2 cans (28 ounces each) tomatoes in juice
• 1 small head savoy cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
• 2 packages (5 ounces each) baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 bouillon cubes or envelopes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Details

Adapted from villageonadiet.com

Preparation

Step 1

Coat 8-quart saucepot with nonstick cooking spray. Over medium-high heat add carrots, celery, onions and garlic. Cook 5 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes with their liquid, breaking them up with side of spoon. Add cabbage, remaining ingredients, and 12 cups water. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until vegetables become tender. Add more salt and pepper if desired.