Gumbo Soup(Low Cal)

Directions

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   12 c Water 6 ts Vegetable Bouillon granules 4 Tomatoes, fresh or 1-lb can 1/2 c Corn, fresh or canned 1 Celery rib, diced 1 Onion, diced 1/2

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   1-l/2 C serving equals about 35 calories

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   NOTE: I use Uncle Ben's Converted Rice as it seems to hold its shape better in long cooking periods

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   Any rice will work if this soup is not reheated several times, but it usually is! This is a thin soup, I sometimes add shredded cabbage, cha

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   The greens make it thicker and more filling, but add few calories

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   This doesn't resemble the real Cajun Gumbo, but is good for those days when you feel you've over-indulged and need to cut back

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   I keep in it the fridge and use it as a snack when I just have to have something else

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   You can also add herbs, hot pepper, it is very versatile, and a good starting recipe