Ingredients
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2 teaspoons sugar
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2 teaspoons margarine
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1 medium green pepper, seeded and diced
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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2 cups low-fat chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
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2 (15 ounce) cans reduced-sodium diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 teaspoon dried marjoram
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 bay leaves
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1 dash cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- In a Dutch Oven over medium heat, melt margarine.
- Add green pepper, onion, garlic and 3 tablespoons of the broth. Cook, stirring, until onion is soft (about 10 minutes). If liquid begins to evaporate, add a little more broth.
- Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for at least 15 minutes, or until green pepper is tender and flavors are well blended.
- Serve hot.
- Soup will keep in refrigerator for 2-3 days and then reheated.