WW Italian Vegetable Soup

This recipe calls for a delicious variety of Italian vegetables and greens that give this meatless soup lots of flavor. 

The pilot is still home so we have been really spoiling ourselves with food and drinks.  Yesterday was my only day off, and it was a gorgeous one, so we thought it was a brilliant idea to go to Hooters and enjoy some (or many) drinks and fried foods.  I am pretty sure that the calories I consumed yesterday alone equate to the amount I should digest for one whole week.

That being said I am feeling the need to make one big batch of soup that will provide me with light lunches for the week.  I found this recipe on the Weight Watchers website and it is ONLY 1 point plus per serving.  If you are unfamiliar with WW, just know that it is really good for you :) 

Ingredients

	2 cup(s) escarole, chopped
	2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
	1 cup(s) (chopped) uncooked onion(s), chopped
	2 cup(s) fresh spinach, baby leaves
	2 small uncooked zucchini, cubed
	1 medium sweet red pepper(s), chopped
	1 medium uncooked fennel bulb(s), thinly sliced
	6 cup(s) vegetable broth
	28 oz canned diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
	1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
	2 tsp thyme, fresh, fresh, finely chopped
	1 tsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
	3/4 tsp table salt
	1/4 tsp black pepper
	1/4 cup(s) parsley, fresh, chopped
	1/4 cup(s) basil, fresh, leaves

I followed the recipe exactly except that I used the small tri-colored sweet peppers instead of just one red.  I've been buying those bags from Costco, Aldi and Trader Joe's and try to incorporate them into recipes when I can.  They're just so pretty!

After you chop everything up... it is not a quick recipe to prep... dump it all in a soup pot except for the basil and parsley.

Cover the pot, cook on high and bring to a boil.  Once you reach a boil lower the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Then simply add the basil, parsley, salt and pepper.  If you're looking for something heartier you can add some cannellini beans or some orzo pasta.  Either way, it's a tasty and light guiltless soup - enjoy!