Fresh basil adds a bright spark to this vinegary, vegetable-stuffed soup, full of the traditional flavors of the Mediterranean. Alternatively, pesto adds a nutty richness to the soup.

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Name: Spicy Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion diced; 1 -3 teaspoons hot paprika or to taste; 2 14-ounce cans vegetable broth; 4 medium plum tomatoes diced; 1 medium yellow summer squash diced; 2 cups diced cooked potatoes (see Ingredient note); 1 1/2 cups green beans cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 cups frozen spinach (5 ounces); 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or prepared pesto

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INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion ; diced
1 -3 teaspoons hot paprika ; or to taste
2 14-ounce cans vegetable broth
4 medium plum tomatoes ; diced
1 medium yellow summer squash ; diced
2 cups diced cooked potatoes ; (see Ingredient note)
1 1/2 cups green beans ; cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups frozen spinach ; (5 ounces)
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or prepared pesto

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add paprika and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add broth, tomatoes, squash, potatoes and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just tender, about 12 minutes. Stir in spinach and vinegar; continue cooking until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes more. Ladle soup into bowls and top with fresh basil or a dollop of pesto.

NOTES

Per serving: 253 calories; 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 5 g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 40 g carbohydrates; 9 g protein; 10 g fiber; 485 mg sodium; 1032 mg potassium

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (249g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 299
Calories from Fat: 249 (83%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 27.7g	37 %
	Saturated Fat 4g	20 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 13g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 9.1g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 63.5mg		2 %
Potassium 578.8mg		15 %
Total Carbohydrate 11.9g		3 %
	Dietary Fiber 5g	20 %
	Sugars, other 6.9g
Protein 4.7g		7 %
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