Lower Fat Chicken Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 4 potatoes, cubed
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can green beans
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning
• 1 cup cooked and cubed chicken
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large pot over high heat, combine the chicken broth, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, onion, green beans, green bell pepper, tomato juice, garlic, oregano, basil and Italian-style seasoning.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, or until all vegetables are tender.

Add the chicken and simmer for 15 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.