RECIPE: The Soup that Slims Fast

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The Soup that Slims Fast

Source: Woman's World

 

1 bunch scallions, chopped (about 6)

1 bunch celery, sliced (about 10 ribs)

2 green bell peppers, sliced

3 carrots, peeled and sliced

1 pkg. (10 oz) fresh mushrooms, sliced

6 cups (1/2 head) cabbage, cut into bite-size pieces

1 package onion soup mix, like Lipton's

1 can (48 oz) vegetable juice, like V-8 (optional)

1 cube beef-style or chicken-style bouillon

1-1/2 cups brown rice, cooked

 

In large sauce pot coated with cooking spray, sauté' scallions 3 minutes

or until tender. Add celery, peppers, carrots and mushrooms; cook 4

minutes more, or until veggies are tender. Stir in cabbage, soup mix,

12 cups water (or 8 cups water and vegetable juice) and bouillon cube.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer soup 2 hours. Add brown

rice; cook 5 minutes or until heated through. Season with salt, pepper

and hot sauce to taste, if desired.