Weight Watchers Vegetable Soup

By McLean

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
• 2 cups Swiss chard, chopped
• 2 cups cauliflower, small florets
• 2 cups broccoli, small florets
• 2 teaspoons thyme, fresh, chopped
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons parsley or chives, fresh, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Put garlic, vegetables, thyme and broth into a large soup pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer, partly covered, about 10 minutes.

Stir in parsley or chives; season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
Yields 1 cup per serving.