Description

Soup is so comforting on those cold and chilly days. This one is delicious, hearty and healthier than those canned soups.

Ingredients

• 12 c. reduced sodium or no-salt added vegetable or beef stock/broth
• 28 oz. can whole tomatoes in thick tomato puree
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 large carrots, cut into one-inch pieces
• 4 parsnips, cut into one-inch pieces
• 4 stalks celery, cut into one-inch pieces
• 1 c. string (green) beans, cut into pieces
• fresh romaine leaves, shredded

Steps

1. Into a large stockpot, pour the beef or vegetable stock/broth. Break up the whole tomatoes; add in with the puree into the stockpot. Add onions, carrots, parsnips and celery; bring to a boil; lower heat to medium; cook 40 minutes.
2. Add green beans; cook 10 minutes.
3. Add shredded romaine; cook 10 minutes.