Gram's Garden Veggie Soup

Hi Guys,

This is a really good soup and it is totally low cal. It is a great winter meal.

1 cup chopped celery
1 small onion, chopped
1 med carrot, shredded
1 small green pepper, chopped
¼ cup butter or margarine
4½ cups chicken broth, divided
4 cups chopped peeled tomatoes (7 medium or 3 cans stewed)
2 tsp sugar
½ tsp curry powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
¼ cup flour

Saute’ celery, onion, carrot, and green pepper in butter until tender. Add 4 cups broth, tomatoes, sugar, curry, salt and pepper, Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 20 min.

In a small bowl, stir flour and remaining broth until smooth. Gradually stir into tomato mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 2 min.

For extra flavor, you can use Italian or Mexican stewed tomatoes

Yield 6 servings