My Mother'S Version: Weight Watcher'S 0 Points Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 large onion, cut in half, sliced very thin
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 1/2 celery ribs, sliced
3 (14 ounce) cans nonfat beef broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or use Cajun stewed tomatoes, chopped)
2 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded (cole slaw mix works great)
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cajun spices (if using cajun stewed tomatoes omit)
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/2 cup zucchini, sliced

Preparation

Spray large saucepan with cooking spray.
Saute' onion, carrots and celery until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
Combine beef broth, tomatoes, cabbage, bouillon cubes, garlic, Cajun spice, and basil in the saucepan.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer approximately 30 minutes.
Add zucchini, continue simmering for another 10 minutes.
Serve hot.
Note: Use fat free saltines for 1 point for 7 squares!