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Spring Vegetable Soup  (March 2012)

I like this recipe from United States Department of Agriculture which was adapted from American Institute for Cancer Research.:)

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/4 medium head red cabbage, (about 2 cups), finely shredded 2 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 cup frozen or fresh green peas 2 1/2 cups low-sodium tomato or vegetable juice 1 cup water 2 teaspoons dried basil Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions: 1. In large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute cabbage, tomatoes, artichoke hearts and peas for 10 minutes. 2. Add tomato juice and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, add basil and simmer for 10 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender and soup is piping hot. 3. Serve in individual serving bowls. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Source: United States Department of Agriculture http://recipefinder.nal.usda.gov/index.php?mode=display&rec_id=1102 Adapted from: American Institute for Cancer Research: Recipe Corner Author: American Institute for Cancer Research http://www.aicr.org