Spicy Vegetable Soup

By sunitagt

Per serving: 253 calories; 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 5 g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 40 g carbohydrates; 9 g protein; 10 g fiber; 485 mg sodium; 1032 mg potassium

Nutrtion Bonus: Vitamin A (270% daily value), Vitamin C (60% dv), Folate (44% dv), Potassium (30% dv), Calcium (20% dv), Iron (20% dv)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1-3 teaspoons hot paprika, or to taste
• 2 14-ounce cans vegetable broth
• 4 medium plum tomatoes, diced
• 1 medium yellow summer squash, diced
• 2 cups diced cooked potatoes (see Ingredient note)
• 1 1/2 cups green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 cups frozen spinach (5 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or prepared pesto

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from webmd.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add paprika and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add broth, tomatoes, squash, potatoes and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just tender, about 12 minutes. Stir in spinach and vinegar; continue cooking until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes more. Ladle soup into bowls and top with fresh basil or a dollop of pesto.