Hearty Vegetable Soup

A delicious, low-fat soup full of beans, rice, and vegetables. Ideal for folks watching calorie intake, or for those of us trying to eat more vegetables. Completely vegetarian.

• Calories: 354 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups water
• ¾ cup chopped onion
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• ¾ cup chopped celery
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 leek, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 potato, peeled and cubed
• 3 cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over high heat, combine the celery, onion, carrots, tomatoes, tomato-vegetable juice, water, leek, potato, peas, corn, beans, rice, soy sauce, thyme, ground black pepper, garlic powder and dill weed.

Step 2

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.