Sneaky Veggie Soup

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 onion (any variety)
  • 1 bell pepper (any color)
  • 3 carrots
  • 4 celery stalks
  • 4 large tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cans (15 oz) kidney, pinto, or black beans (no salt added), drained & rinsed
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce (no salt added)
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup diced green chili peppers
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp cayenne
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • 1 avocado

NUTRITION FACTS FOR ONE SERVING

(1 cup; makes 8 servings)

243 calories; 41 gram carbohydrate; 5 gram fat; 12 gram protein; 14 gram dietary fiber

Average cost for one recipe: $7.05

DIRECTIONS

Wash & finely chop all vegetables. Combine all ingredients except avocado in large pot or slow cooker. Cook, partially covered, on medium-high heat for at least one hour. Top soup with avocado slices.