HIGH FIBER VEGETABLE SOUP

Ingredients:

• 2 c. green pepper, chopped
• 2 c. onions, chopped
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes and liquid
• 2 c. carrots, diced
• 1 c. corn
• 1 c. cabbage, chopped
• 2 c. celery, chopped
• 1 c. squash, diced, zucchini and/or summer
• 1 c. potato, diced
• 2 c. green beans
• 10 c. water
• 5 tsp. beef broth granules
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp. marjoram
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1/2 c. minced parsley
• 1 c. barley
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

In large pot, saute green peppers and onions in butter about 2 - 3 minutes. Add: water, broth granules, tomatoes (chopped) and liquid, lemon juice, all vegetables, and all spices. Bring to low boil, reduce to simmer. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add barley and simmer 40 - 50 minutes longer.

Makes 6 - 8 servings.

DIET SOUP

Ingredients:

• 2 c. tomato juice
• 2 pkgs. beef broth powder
• 1 c. French green beans
• 1 can Chinese vegetables
• 1 c. raw cabbage, sliced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

Simmer above ingredients together for 20 to 30 minutes. Belleair, Florida

POTATO - DILL SOUP

Ingredients:

• 3 c. water
• 3 potatoes, cubed
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 c. cream (half & half)
• 2 tbsp. fresh or frozen dill
• 4 hard-boiled eggs
• 1 tbsp. flour

Instructions:

Boil potatoes in salt water. Combine flour and cream. When potatoes almost cooked, add flour and cream mixture.

Bring soup to a boil. Add finely chopped dill (do not use stems of dill). Garnish with chopped egg. Season with

vinegar to taste. Clearwater, Florida

DIET SOUP

Ingredients:

• 6 c. water
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 2 c. tomatoes
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 2 c. chopped celery
• 2 c. diced carrots
• 2 c. shredded cabbage
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

Cook all together.