basic vegetable soup

How To Make basic vegetable soup

• 1

  Saute on low heat until vegetables are softened and onion browned lightly.
• 2

  Add this to the broth mixture which has been placed in a large, heavy pan with lid.
• 3

  Add to this the potatoes, green beans, lima beans and corn.
• 4

  Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until all the vegetables are done.
• 5

  Add the salt and pepper.
• 6

  Remove about 2 cups of the mixture and put into blender.
• 7

  Puree this mixture and return to pot with rest of soup.
• 8

  Turn off heat and cover soup.
• 9

  Best if allowed to set for up to 1 hour to blend flavors.
• 10

  Since this is a basic recipe for soup, you can add the vegetables you prefer and follow the directions above to finish the soup.
• 11

  Some suggestions: Add bay leaf, shredded cabbage, chopped zucchini, diced turnips, fresh tomatoes, okra or parsley.
• 12

  For added nutrition, serve with a sprinkling of lowfat cheese on the hot soup.
• 13

  Also good sprinkled with toasted croutons. This stores very well in refrigerator and is actually improved with time.
• 14

  Use about 6 cups liquid; You may mix chicken and beef broth (canned lowfat, not bouillon cubes) with water and tomato juice or vegetable juice cocktail to suit your tastes.
• 15

  Melt 4 tablespoons butter in skillet.
• 16

  Add the chopped green peppers, carrots, celery and onion.
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