Cream of Vegetable Soup

Cream of Vegetable Soup

2/3 C. sliced carrot
1/2 C. diced onion
2 cloves garlic; minced
3 C. fat-free chicken broth; or vegetable broth
2 C. cabbage; green, shredded
1/2 C. green beans; frozen
1 T. tomato paste
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. Old Bay Seafood seasoning
1/4 tsp. salt; optional
1/2 C. zucchini; diced
1/2 C. evaporated skim milk

Spray a Dutch oven with cooking spray (like PAM), saut‚ carrots, onion and garlic over low heat until softened, about 5 minutes. (If you find it is scorching add some of the broth.) Add broth, cabbage, beans, tomato paste, basil, oregano, Old Bay and salt if using; bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, covered about 15 minutes or until the beans are tender. Stir in zucchini and cook another 3 or 4 minutes. After the vegetables are cooked pur‚e, return to pan add the skim milk and heat to just below boiling. DO NOT ALLOW TO COME TO BOIL. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories: 75
Fat: .3g
Fiber: 2.6g

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