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This vegetable soup recipe is great because it can be made on the weekend to enjoy throughout the week and it freezes well. I spoon it into single servings and portion it into freezer bags.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 small onion , diced
 - 2 cloves garlic , minced
 - 1 cup diced carrots
 - 4 cups chopped cabbage (approx. 1/4 head of cabbage)
 - 1 cup green beans (1″ pieces)
 - 2 whole bell peppers , chopped
 - 1 can (28 oz) low sodium diced tomatoes
 - 6 cups low sodium beef broth
 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
 - 2 bay leaves
 - 1/2 teaspoon each thyme & basil
 - pepper to taste
 - 2 cups broccoli florets
 - 2 cups sliced zucchini
 
DIRECTIONS:
- In a large pot cook onion & garlic over medium heat until slightly softened.
 - Add carrots, cabbage & green beans and cook an additional 5 minutes.
 - Stir in bell peppers, undrained tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, bay leaves and seasonings. Simmer 6-7 minutes.
 - Add in zucchini & broccoli. Simmer an additional 5 minutes or until softened.
 - Remove bay leaves before serving.
 
Source spendwithpennies.com
