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gail's broccoli/bean/pepper soup is for Soup.

gail's broccoli/bean/pepper soup takes several minutes to prepare.

gail's broccoli/bean/pepper soup takes 30 minutes to cook.

gail's broccoli/bean/pepper soup makes 16 servings.

The ingredients for gail's broccoli/bean/pepper soup are:

16 oz. - 24 oz. frozen broccoli
6 - 8 cups chicken broth
1 can green beans with liquid
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 large red pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp dry oregano
1/4 tsp dry thyme
1/2 tsp granulated garlic
lemon pepper and salt to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 can evaporated milk (skim or 2%)

Here is how you make gail's broccoli/bean/pepper soup:

In an small fry pan, heat the olive oil and saute on medium heat the onion, red pepper, celery and carrots with the seasonings till the onions are translucent and golden (seasonings: oregano, thyme, lemon pepper and garlic---you may substitute chopped fresh garlic for the granulated in this step). Meanwhile, in a large soup pot, simmer the frozen broccoli and green beans in the chicken broth. When the broccoli is tender (but not cooked till it's gray), remove the beans and broccoli from the broth, keeping some small broccoli pieces to the side, and with the onion mixture from the fry pan, blend till combined and nearly smooth in a food processor or blender. Return the result to the broth along with the reserved broccoli and stir in the can of evaporated milk. Thin with more chicken broth if the mixture is too thick. Heat to the desired temperature, salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy. makes approximately 16 - 1 cup servingsNumber of Servings: 16Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GOURDLADY.

The nutritional information for gail's broccoli/bean/pepper soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 16
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 80.8

• Total Fat: 2.1 g
• Cholesterol: 3.6 mg
• Sodium: 242.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 10.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
• Protein: 5.6 g