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    ⌚ PREP TIME/ COOK TIME 10 min / 25 min

    Garden Vegetable Soup

    SERVES: 9

    INGREDIENTS:

    • Nonstick cooking spray
    • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
    • 1 large onion, chopped
    • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans broth (chicken or vegetable)
    • 1 cup chopped green cabbage
    • 1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, not drained
    • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, not drained
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
    • Salt and black pepper to taste

    STEPS:

    1. Wash the vegetables.

    2. Collect, cut, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.

    3. Spray a large pot with nonstick cooking spray. Add the carrot and onion, and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes.

    4. Add broth, cabbage, green beans, tomatoes, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Turn the heat up to medium high, and bring to a boil.

    5. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Stir in the zucchini, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

    6. Taste the soup. Add a small amount of salt and black pepper if desired.

    7. Remove from heat, and serve hot.

    8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

    This recipe freezes well. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat and eat!


    Be Creative:

    Try adding any canned or fresh vegetables.

    Nutrition Facts

    9 Servings per container
    Serving size 1 Cup (190g)

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories  40

    Total Fat 1g 1%
    Saturated Fat 0g 0%
    Trans Fat 0g  
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 130mg 6%
    Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%
    Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
    Total Sugars 4g  
    Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
    Protein 3g 6%
    Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 38mg 2%
    Iron 1mg 6%
    Potassium 320mg 6%

    * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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    2046 NE Waldo Road, Suite 3127, PO Box 110320, Gainesville, FL 32609
    (352) 273-3547

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