Weight Loss Vegetable Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 28 minutes

Servings: 14

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup diced carrots

4 cups chopped cabbage, approx. ¼ head of cabbage

1 cup green beans, 1” pieces

2 whole bell peppers, chopped

1 can 28oz low sodium diced tomatoes

6 cups low sodium beef broth

2 Tbsp tomato paste

2 bay leaves

½ tsp each thyme & basil

pepper to taste

2 cups broccoli florets

2 cups sliced zucchini

1. In a large pot cook onion & garlic over medium heat until slightly softened.
2. Add carrots, cabbage & green beans and cook an additional 5 minutes.
3. Stir in bell peppers, undrained tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, bay leaves and seasonings. Simmer 6-7 minutes.
4. Add in zucchini & broccoli. Simmer an additional 5 minutes or until softened.
5. Remove bay leaves before serving.