Soup for the Soul

Kicking off my resolution in high gear... on Sunday, January 3 I made vegetable soup. Adding the facts that I don't eat meat and Chicago temps are brutally cold right now, this seemed like the perfect way to start my resolution.

The recipe is from Weight Watchers, but I think it's safe to say that it's favorable to anyone! The exact recipe is below, but ingredients which I did not use are in [ ] and anything I added is noted. So here you go, a truly hearty and healthy soup to warm the soul.

Zero Point Vegetable Soup (Servings - 12)

1 medium onion(s), diced

2 medium carrot(s), diced

1 medium sweet red pepper(s), diced

1 medium stalk(s) celery, diced

2 small zucchini, diced

2 cup(s) green cabbage, shredded

[2 cup(s) Swiss chard, chopped] instead I added 1 cup white mushrooms, diced

2 cup(s) cauliflower, small florets

2 cup(s) broccoli, small florets

[2 tsp thyme, fresh, chopped]

6 cup(s) vegetable broth

2 Tbsp parsley, or chives, fresh, chopped

1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste

1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, optional (from WeightWatchers.com) Instructions: Put garlic, vegetables, thyme and broth into a large soup pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer, partly covered, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley or chives; season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Yields about 1 cup per serving.