New Year New You Healthy Vegetable Soup

Submitted by farrangel

"My version of those 7 day diet soup recipes... really just a good way to fill up on few calories. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 20
• Yields: 24 1 cup servings
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
• 1 1⁄2 cups diced onions
• 3 cups celery, diced
• 1 large bell pepper, diced
• 5 cups carrots, diced
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes
• 3 cups green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 2 cups celery leaves, chopped
• 5 teaspoons knorr chicken bouillon
• 2 teaspoons knorr tomato bouillon
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon herbes de provence
• 1⁄8 cup sodium-free seasoning, blend
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 green onions
• 15 cups water

directions

1. Saute onion and garlic in large stock pot at medium heat until translucent.
2. Add celery, carrots and bell pepper and saute 2 minutes more.
3. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a low boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce to simmer and continue cooking for 90 minutes to develop flavors.
5. Enjoy as is for a non-meat meal. Or add cooked chicken to make a heartier meal.