This robust vegetable soup is full of valuable nutrients and freezes beautifully.
Vegetable and Bean Soup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
6 cups organic lower sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 pound kale or collard greens, torn in 3-inch pieces
2 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut across in 1/2-inch slices
12 ounces baking potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch dice
1 8-ounce zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut across in 1/2-inch slices
1 8-ounce yellow summer squash, quartered lengthwise and cut across in 1/2-inch slices
1 19-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- Heat oil in a soup pot over medium high. Add the onion and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes, until softened. Add the broth, tomatoes, greens, carrots, and potato and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are nearly cooked through.
- Stir in the zucchini, yellow squash and kidney beans and cook another 5-7 minutes, or until squash is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Makes 4 servings
340 calories, 16 g protein, 62 g carbohydrates, 13 g fiber, 5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 585 mg sodium
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