~ Denise's diet soup Recipe ~

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       Title: Denise's Diet Soup
  Categories: Soups/stews, Vegetables, Formatted
       Yield: 8 servings
  
       1 ea Garlic cloves; minced
       1 ea Onions; chopped
       1 ea Leek; sliced, white only
       1 ea Pepper, red; chopped
       1 ea Zucchini; sliced
       8 oz Mushrooms; sliced
       1 pk Spinach, chopped, frozen
       1 cn Tomatoes, stewed (14oz)
      16 oz Chicken bouillion
      12 oz V-8 juice
       1 tb Chili powder
       1 ts Paprika
   5 1/2 ts Oregano
       2 ea Bay leaves
            Pepper, cayenne; to taste
       4 oz Cheese, blue; crumbled
  
   Spray large stew pot with Pam.  Saute garlic, onion, leek, zucchini,
   pepper, and mushrooms for 10 min, stirring frequently. Thaw spinach in
   microwave until soft, add to vegetables. Add remaining ingredients except
   blue cheese, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes.
   Add about 1 tb of crumbled blue cheese to each serving. Choice of
   vegetables can vary, depending on availability and personal preferences.
  
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