Hearty Mixed Vegetable Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 small carrot, grated1/2 celery rib, chopped2 tablespoons chopped green pepper1 tablespoon chopped onion1 tablespoon butter1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained3/4 teaspoon sugarDash pepper1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Preparation

In a small saucepan, saute the carrot, celery, green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Set aside 2 tablespoons broth. Add the tomatoes, sugar, pepper and remaining broth to vegetable mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Combine cornstarch and reserved broth until smooth; gradually add to the soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.