New Year = Old Recipe

Weight  Watchers Veggie Soup!

We better make this this week and start eating - good way to start the year and good way to shed a few pounds.  I think the best bet would be to make a big pot and keep it in the frig- good lunch for the week- dig in!!!

2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced         2 medium uncooked carrot(s), diced         2 small uncooked zucchini, diced         2 cup(s) uncooked savoy cabbage, or other variety, shredded         2 cup(s) uncooked Swiss chard, chopped         2 cup(s) uncooked cauliflower, small florets         2 cup(s) uncooked broccoli, small florets         1 medium uncooked onion(s), diced         1 medium sweet red pepper(s), diced         1 rib(s) (medium) uncooked celery, diced   2 tsp thyme, fresh, chopped         6 cup(s) vegetable broth   2 Tbsp parsley, or chives, fresh, chopped   1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste   1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste   2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, optional   Instructions Put garlic, vegetables, thyme and broth into a large soup pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer, partly covered, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley or chives; season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Yields about 1 cup per serving.