Joy's Life Diet Soup Italian

Total Time: 42 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 32 mins

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 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.