Spicy Country Vegetable Soup - Fat Free & Vegan

Submitted by Dixie in Orlando

"This soup is easy to prepare and delicious!! I've added soy crumbles, and I've served it with whole wheat elbows. From a low-fat cajun cookbook of mine that is quite well-worn."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 cups vegetable broth (I use No-Chik broth when i can) or 6 cups water (I use No-Chik broth when i can)
• 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped, 1 1/2 cups (I use canned sometimes)
• 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 cup)
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 medium bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut green beans
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 2 cups cauliflower florets, bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)

directions

1. In a 6-quart pot, combine all the ingredients and place over medium heat. Cover and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.