Easy Hearty Vegan Vegetable Soup

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Easy and filling. idea came from an old weight watchers recipe. for best results, use vegetable bouillon or base without caramel color in order to makes a clear broth.

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Steps

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Add bouillon to water according to package directions , heat until cubes are dissolved to make broth.

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Set aside.

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Spray another pot with cooking spray.

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Saute onions , garlic , celery , carrots , and bell pepper together until onions are translucent.

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Add small amounts of water to prevent drying while sauteing.

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Add broccoli , cauliflower , mushrooms , spinach , lemon juice and the broth.

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Stir , bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat to low.

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Cover and simmer , stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender.

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Salt and pepper to taste.

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Ingredients

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water, low-sodium vegetable bouillon cubes, onion, garlic cloves, celery, carrot, bell pepper, cabbage, zucchini, broccoli floret, cauliflower floret, portabella mushroom, fresh spinach, lemon juice