Soup to Get Thin On

Luv2Cook/Hate2Clean:)'s Note:

I found this recipe in a Fix-It-and-Forget-It magazine, and we fell in love with it. Any time I need to knock off a couple pounds, I'll pull this one out. The recipe states it's ideal for a 7-quart cooker.

• Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 20

• 3 (48 ounce) cans low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
• 2 medium onions , chopped
• 5 celery ribs , chopped
• 5 parsnips , chopped
• 1 head cabbage , shredded
• 4 red bell peppers or 4 green bell peppers , chopped
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms , chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach
• 1 (10 ounce) frozen cauliflower , thawed (florets)
• 2 slices fresh gingerroot , 1-inch thick
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours.