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GREEN BEAN SOUP

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Home-Style Soups, Salads and Sandwiches � Reiman Publications

GREEN BEAN SOUP
Exchanges
Serves: 6

1 qt. water
2 c. fresh green beans, cut into 2-in. pieces
1-1/2 c. cubed peeled potatoes
1 c. cubed fully cooked low-fat ham
1/2 c. thinly sliced carrot
1 medium onion, diced
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh parsley
1 sprig fresh savory OR 1/4 tsp. dried savory
1 low-sodium beef bouillon cube
1/4 tsp. pepper

In a 2-qt. saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Before serving: remove bay leaf, parsley and savory sprigs.

One 1-cup serving equals: 107 calories�175 mg sodium�19 mg cholesterol�12 gm carbohydrate�9 gm protein�2 gm fat ++++ Exchanges: 1 lean meat�1 vegetable�1/2 starch