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Eat Better, Spend Less
ABC soup

by Julie Davis
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 Using alphabet shaped pasta makes soup more fun, especially for the toddler crowd. The pumpkin base adds important nutrients and a creamy texture.

Ingredients

  • 3 3/4 cups hot water

  • 4 t. chicken bouillon granules

  • 1 15 oz can of your favorite beans, drained (white, kidney, black or garbanzo)

  • 1 T. Italian seasoning (or substitute blend of oregano, basil and marjoram)

  • 1 cup pureed pumpkin

  • 1 15 oz can corn, drained

  • 1/3 cup alphabet shaped pasta (may substitute small elbow macaroni)

  • 1 zucchini, chopped into bite size pieces

Stir water, granules, beans, seasoning, pumpkin and corn in soup pot. Bring to boil then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add pasta and zucchini and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes more. Serve.

Total cost is $2.10. Cost is calculated based on prices in Southwest Washington at a "bag your own groceries" type supermarket.

Suggestions:

* Serve with cheese bread or favorite muffin
* Substitute your favorite vegetables for corn and zucchini.

Julie is the author of "Eat Better, Spend Less". Any feedback or recipe requests can be e-mailed to Julie Davis at inudog@pacifier.com.

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