Freezer Vegetable Soup

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• 1 quart chopped fresh tomatoes
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 teaspoons sugar

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[ingredients-right]

• 1 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
• 2 cups diced cooked potatoes
• 2 cups water

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[step-list-wrapper title=”How to make it” time=”50 minutes”]

[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Combine soup base ingredients in a kettle or Dutch oven; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Cool.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”2″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Place 2 cups each into freezer containers. May be frozen for up to 3 months. Serves 4 per batch.[/step-item][/step-list-wrapper]

To prepare soup: Thaw soup base in the refrigerator. Transfer to a kettle or Dutch oven. Add potatoes and water; simmer for 30-40 minutes.

[nutrition-info calories=”108″ calories_fat=”” fat=”” sat_fat=”” choles=”” sodium=”31mg” carbs=”” sugars=”” protein=”3mg” fiber=””]

Serving size equals 1-cup (prepared without salt)

Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable

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