Mixed Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tsp leaves oregano
• 1 dash black pepper
• 1/2 tsp leaves thyme
• 2 tbsps basil
• 1 dash salt
• 64 oz chicken broth
• 1/2 head large cabbage, chopped
• 4 carrots, sliced or chopped
• 2 stalks large celery, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 leek, chopped
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 2 large zucchini, sliced or chopped
• 15 oz green beans, drained
• 1 can tomato paste
• 15 oz italian style diced tomatoes

Directions

1. Sauté celery, onion, and garlic with cooking spray (like Pam) in large stock pot.
2. Add broth (low fat or fat free) and all ingredients. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for a minimum of 1 hour.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Note: you can add cooked chicken breast, canned chicken breast, canned shrimp or extra lean ground beef to add protein to this soup and make it a meal.