Hearty Vegetable Soup No.2 Recipe

1 cup quick-cook barley
2 tbsp olive oil
1 bunch leeks, (1 lb.), white part - only, sliced
2 portobello mushrooms, (8 oz.), diced
7 1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
5 medium carrots, cut into strips
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp thyme
1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 cup peeled, diced butternut - squash
1 medium zucchini, (8 oz.), diced
1 large bunc spinach, (1 lb.)
freshly grated parmesan cheese, optional
1 thin breadsticks, optional

1. Cook quick-cook barley according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Cook leeks 10
minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add mushrooms and cook 5
minutes more. Add broth, carrots, salt, thyme and pepper. Bring to simmer
over medium-high heat. Reduce h!
eat to medium and stir in squash and zucchini; simmer 8 to 10 minutes,
until vegetables are tender. Stir in spinach and barley; continue
simmering until spinach wilts. Serve with Parmesan and breadsticks, if
desired.

Per Serving Daily Goal Calories 285 2,000 (F), 2,500 (M) Total Fat 6 g 60 g
or less (F), 70 g or less (M) Saturated Fat 1 g 20 g or less (F), 23 g or
less (M) Cholesterol 0 mg 300 mg or less Sodium 1,033 mg 2,400 mg or less
Carbohydrates 50 g 250 g or more !
Protein 12 g 55 g to 90 g Calcium 156 mg 1,000 mg

Notes: Take advantage of the huge assortment of fresh, seasonal vegetables
on the market?they can be a dieter's best friend.

Prep time: 20 to 25 minutes Cooking time: 30 to 32 minutes Easy, low-fat,
low-calorie

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Serves: 6

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