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HEARTY VEGETABLE ITALIAN SOUP
Makes 6 servings


INGREDIENTS: 2 14 1/2-ounce cans beef broth 2 cups shredded cabbage 1 14 1/2-ounce can tomatoes, cut up 2 medium potatoes, cubed 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 15-ounce can white kidney beans, drained 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked beef or chicken (8 ounces) DIRECTIONS: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven combine broth, cabbage, undrained tomatoes, potatoes, carrot, celery, onion, parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or till vegetables are tender. Stir in beans and beef or chicken. Divide among 6 airtight containers or freezer containers. Store up to 3 days in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. For each serving, boil soup from one container, covered, for 3 minutes before packing in a preheated insulated vacuum bottle. (To preheat the vacuum bottle, fill the bottle with hot water. Cover with the lid; let stand for 5 minutes. Pour out the water and immediately fill with the hot soup.)

TIME: Preparation Time: 20 min. Cooking Time: 25 min. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: 16g protein 26g carbohydrate 8g fat 33mg cholesterol 676mg sodium 926mg potassium Low Fat Low Cholesterol

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Last updated by Bigben on 09/13/98