Mediterranean Vegetable Soup - Atkins - 5.5 Net Carbs

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups water
• 14 ounces can reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes in tomato juice
• 1 cup chopped kale
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup sliced green beans
• 1/2 cup diced zucchini
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in heavy 2-qt saucepan over med-low heat.
• 2 add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 min, or until soft.
• 3 add garlic and cook until fragrant.
• 4 stir in water, broth, and tomatoes, and bring to a boil.
• 5 add the kale and bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and cook for 10 minute.
• 6 add the mushrooms, green beans, zucchini, and yellow squash.
• 7 bring to a boil, then reduce to med and cook, uncovered, for 10 minute.
• 8 divide the soup amid bowls and garnish with the basil and parmesan.