Tomato-Florentine Soup
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables , thawed
- 8 ounces frozen chopped spinach , thawed
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes , with juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 cups homemade beef or homemade vegetable broth (, or low sodium bouillon with water)
- 1 tablespoon artificial sweetener or sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons basil leaves , crushed
- 1 bay leaf
- freshly ground black pepper , , to taste
- leaf oregano , crushed,or other herbs and spices,to taste
Directions
1. Combine ingredients in medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce and simmer at least 10 minutes, longer if you like Like chili, this is better the second day.