Vegetarian: winter vegetable soup

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2teaspoonsVegetable oil
2cupsPotatoes, diced
½cupOnion, chopped
½cupCarrots, chopped
½cupCelery, chopped
2cupsVegetable stock
1cupCabbage, shredded
1teaspoonDried basil
1Bay leaf
19ouncesCanned tomatoes, chopped
½cupFrozen peas
¼cupParsley, chopped
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
cupParmesan, freshly grated

Directions

In heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook potatoes, onion, carrots and celery, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onions are softened. Add stock, cabbage, basil and bay leaf; bring to boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes, peas, parsley, salt and pepper; heat through. Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle with cheese.

Per Serving: about 190 calories, 8 g protein, 6 g fat, 28 g carbohydrate good source calcium, high source fibre.

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