Joy's Life Diet Soup Creole

If you are apart of the Joy Bauer's Diet this is one of 3 different Life Soup's you should have every day with dinner if you don't have a salad. Since this site makes it so much easier to plan shopping lists I'm adding them here. It's a inexpensive diet feel free to check it out here: http://www.joybauer.com/members/foodandrecipes/recipes/viewrecipe.aspx?recipeid=10499&usermealplanid=84263771

• Ready In: 42 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 12 cups

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons basil
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  tablespoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  onion, diced (1 cup)
• 8  ounces mushrooms, sliced (sliced)
• 8  cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or 8  cups vegetable broth
• 3  carrots, sliced (approximately 1 cup)
• 1  zucchini, diced (2 cups)
• 1  cup fresh green beans, chopped (may substitute frozen green beans)
• 3  cups cabbage (1/2 cabbage head)
• 15  ounces tomatoes, diced, 1 can
• 1⁄2 cup celery
• 3  bay leaves
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar or 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. In a large stock pot coated with non-stick cooking spray, sauté the garlic, onion, celery, and mushrooms over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until tender.
2. Add the stock, remaining vegetables, canned tomatoes, and bay leaves. If you have chosen one of the dry seasoning blends (Creole or Italian) add it now. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
3. Add the vinegar and cook an additional 2 minutes. If you have chosen the fresh Garden Herbs seasoning blend, add it now. Remove bay leaves before serving or freezing.