Vegetable Bisque

Ingredients

• 3 tsps ground oreganoNutrition
• 2 tbsps pepperNutrition
• 10 leaves basilNutrition
• 4 tbsps saltNutrition
• 2 tbsps olive oilNutrition
• 6 cups vegetable brothNutrition
• 6 spears large asparagusNutrition
• 1 head large cabbageNutrition
• 5 stalks large celeryNutrition
• 5 cloves garlicNutrition
• 3 leeksNutrition
• 1/2 large onionNutrition
• 1 package green beansNutrition
• 1 package broccoliNutrition
• 1 can tomato pasteNutrition
• 5 cups waterNutrition

Directions

1. 1Sauté onion, leek, garlic and celery in the oil until tender.
2. 2Chop all of the veggies into bite sized pieces.
3. 3Add half of the tomato paste and continue to sauté until combined. When combined, add stock, water, and half of the chopped basil.
4. 4Bring to a boil and add all the rest of the chopped ingredients and the rest of the tomato paste.
5. 5Simmer for 2 hours. Add salt and pepper to taste. Check it every once in a while and flavor as necessary.
6. 6When all the veggies have basically turned to mush, let the soup cool for about 30 minutes.
7. 7Use an immersion blender or a food processor to puree the soup until the texture is completely smooth.
8. 8Enjoy alone or with a small dollop of low fat sour cream.

Nutrition per serving

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