Vegetable Soup Low Carb Diet

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

onions, (chopped)

1/2 cup

chopped celery

medium carrots (peeled and chopped)

6 cloves

garlic (finely chopped)

zucchini (chopped)

10 oz

fresh green beans (sliced into 1-inch pieces)

10 oz

cauliflower florets

4 cups

chopped cabbage leaves, (washed (about 1/4 of a head))

2 qt

low sodium beef stock ((chicken or vegetable broth may be used))

2 tsp

beef bouillon powder, ((chicken or vegetable may be used))

1 tsp

cayenne pepper ((if desired -- adjust to your heat preference))

1 tsp

salt (to season)

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

4 cups

loosely packed spinach leaves (washed)

1/4 cup

packed (chopped fresh parsley leaves)

2 tsp

freshly squeezed lemon juice