Isn't that stuff high in sodium? I do the weight watchers 0 pt soup when I need veggies and need to fill up a bit.

Many variations out there but I buy the no salt, low sodium items for the soup.

LOW FAT VEGETABLE SOUP

Hands-on time: 30 minutes Stove time: 45 minutes Makes 13 cups

3 15-ounce cans fat-free vegetable broth

3 15-ounce cans diced or stewed tomatoes

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered (about 2 cups)

3 zucchini, chopped (about 4 cups)

2 carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)

1 russet potato, skin on, chopped (about 1¾ cups)

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

Heat a four-quart Dutch oven on medium heat. Add vegetable broth and tomatoes. Add remaining ingredients as prepared. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer 3 cups of the cooked vegetables to a blender or food processor. Add about 1/4 cup cooking liquid and purée until smooth. Return the purée to cooking liquid. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

I have perfect blood pressure and I do not salt foods or cooking so I never thought about the sodium. I do occasionally use a bullion cube which is 910 mg (38%!) I do use the water, especially when I am hungry and know I will eat too much.

Thanks for much for posting a recioe. Bluefish on this group is also a WW member and might enjoy that too.

My bp and HR are in the normal range too...I just don't like all the sodium/salt added to foods. Even canned veggies (I know..opt for fresh, but I'm lazy).

You are right. I don't like the add on's myself. I really do prefer cooking, but I note my decline of interest and my leaning toward convenience. If I do take for granted my health and the investment of time in nutrition I may find myself begging you to bend me over and give me a good swift kick!