Garden Soup

11 Servings


2 onions, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced red bell peppers
2 tablespoons water
2 pounds carrots, grated
2 zucchini, or yellow squash
10 ounces green peas
1 1/4 cups kernel corn
1 tablespoon basil
1/4 cup lemon juice
pinch cayenne pepper
2 stalks thyme
4 cups chicken broth
black pepper, freshly ground, (optional)
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup minced parsley

In a heavy skillet over medium high heat, combine onions, garlic, bell pepper and 2 tablespoons water.
Cover and steam until vegetables are tender. Add carrots, squash, peas and corn. Cook until carrots
are limp. Stir in lemon juice, basil, cayenne, thyme and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and add salt-free seasoning and black pepper. Cool. Stir in yogurt.
Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate overnight. Pour into individual bowls, sprinkle parsley
on top and serve cold. Serve with bread sticks and sliced fruit or gelatin salad.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 Calories from Fat 9
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 7% Protein 17% Carb. 76%

Nutrient  Amount per  Serving   Value
                                     
Total Fat               1   g      2%
Saturated Fat           0   g      1%
Cholesterol             0   mg     0%
Sodium                646   mg    27%
Total Carbohydrate     24   g      8%
Dietary Fiber           2   g      9%
Sugars                  0   g        
Protein                 5   g        

Vitamin A 485% Vitamin C 76% Calcium 0% Iron 10%