Fresh Vegetable Basil Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

FRESH VEGETABLE BASIL SOUP

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Sauces Mcdougall
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 md Onion
1 Stalk Celery
2 Carrots
1 lg Potato
2 lg Tomatoes
4 c Water
3 ts Dried Basil
3 ts Garlic powder
1 Bay leaf
1 t Thyme
2 tb Dried parsley
1/2 sm Cauliflower
2 sm Zucchini
1/2 lb Fresh or frozen Green Peas
Salt to taste

Chop Onion Slice Celery Slice carrots 1/8 inch thick
Peel and cube potatoes Peel and dice tomatoes Break
cauliflower into flowerets Slice zucchini 1/4 inch
thick

In a 5 quart pan over medium heat saute, with a small
amount of water until tender, onion, celery and
carrots.

Add other ingredients in pan the potatoes, tomatoes
additional water, basil, garlic powder, bay leaf,
thyme and parsley. Bring to a boil, then cover and let
simmer for 15 minutes.

Add cauliflower and zucchini and simmer for 10 more
minutes. Add peas and simmer for another 5 minutes, or
until all vegetables are tender. Season to taste with
salt if desired.

Serve. Garnish with a small celery heart stalk with
the leaves still attached, if desired.

**Fabulous Food for Family and Friends** ***By, Cheryl
Thomas Caviness, D.T.R.***



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