Spring Vegetable Soup
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Makes:
4
servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
Enjoy this tasty soup with your favorite whole grain bread sandwich. The recipe doubles easily if you need to accomodate a large family or group.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 red cabbage (medium head, about 2 cups, finely shredded)
- 2 ripe tomatoes (medium, seeded and chopped)
- 1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
- 1 cup green peas (frozen or fresh)
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable juice (low-sodium)
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- salt and pepper (freshly ground black pepper, optional, to taste)
Directions
1. In large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute cabbage, tomatoes, artichoke hearts and peas for 10 minutes.
2. Add vegetable juice and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, add basil and simmer for 10 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender and soup is piping hot.
3. Serve in individual serving bowls. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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