Vegetable Soup(Heart Smart) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes in juice, chopped
1 c. low sodium chicken broth
1 c. sliced carrots (about 2 medium)
1 c. sliced celery
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. basil, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. frozen lima beans
1/2 c. water

Preparation

In medium saucepan over medium-high heat in hot oil, cook onion and garlic about 3 minutes or until soft, stirring frequently.
Add tomatoes in juice, chicken broth, carrots, celery, parsley, basil, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover.
Simmer about 20 minutes.
Add lima beans and water; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat.
Cover.
Simmer about 20 minutes or until beans are tender.
Makes 6 servings, about 3/4 cup each.