GARDEN VEGETABLE & HERB SOUP

I make this hearty soup whenever my family needs a good dose of veggies.

—JODY SAULNIER NORTH WOODSTOCK, NH



PREP: 20 MIN. • COOK: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


2 tablespoons olive oil

2 medium onions, chopped

1 pound red potatoes (about 3 medium), cubed

2 large carrots, sliced

2 cups water

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes in sauce

1/2 cups vegetable broth

1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon dill weed

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 medium yellow summer squash, halved and sliced

1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add potatoes and carrots. Stir in the water, tomatoes, broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 12-15 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are tender.

2. Add sliced yellow squash and zucchini; cook 8-10 minutes longer or until tender.

Per 1 cup: 115 cal., 4g fat (1g sat. fat), 0 chol., 525mg sod., 19g carb. (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g pro.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.