Mediterranean Soup Recipe

2 Cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Soybean oil (vegetable oil)
2 us liquid quarts Vegetable or chicken broth
2 us liquid quarts Water
3 cups Textured soy protein (10 oz.)
2 cups Brown rice, uncooked
2 teaspoons Oregano leaves, dried, crumbled
1 teaspoon Thyme leaves, dried, crumbled
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground pepper
3 us liquid quarts Diced tomatoes, canned
2 cups Zucchini, diced (3/4 inch)
1 cup Celery, sliced
1/2 cup Parsley, chopped (optional)

Preparation instructions:

1. Saute onion and garlic in oil until tender.

2. Add broth, water, soy protein, brown rice and seasonings. Bring mixture to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.

3. Add tomatoes, zucchini and celery; return to boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

4. Portion 12 ounces into large bowls, if desired.

5. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon minced parsley over each serving.

Nutrition Per Serving:
182 calories, 11 gm protein, 31.8 gm carbohydrates, 2.2 gm fat, 2.0 mg cholesterol, 510 mg sodium, 3.6 gm dietary fiber.