Healthy Italian Soup

This extremely healthy soup is my kids favorite. It tastes like pizza, so they usually want seconds. It’s even better on the second day, that’s when I usually sneak a bowl for lunch or snack. My kids always ask for cheese please, so be kid friendly and think of all the veggies they are getting.

1cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 can 13 to 14 oz. low sodium beef flavored broth
1 can Italian style tomatoes undrained and cut up
1 8 oz. can pizza sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoning
4 oz. cooked smoked sausage thinly sliced (optional on verity of sausage)
1 cup shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese

1. In medium saucepan combine onion, mushrooms, zucchini, sweet pepper, 1/2 the broth to boiling, reduced heat cover and simmer 5 min.
2. Stir in remaining broth, un-drained tomatoes, pizza seasoning, simmer 5 to 10 min more till veggies are tender.
3. Top each serving with cheese.

Health Benefits:
Low in fat, sodium, sugar and cholesterol. This soup is full of antioxidants, Beta Carotene and flavanoids. Loaded with heart healthy vegetables that will satisfy your tummy without stretching your waistline or your wallet.