Valerie Bertinelli's Tuscan Style Soup

Tuscan Style Soup satisfies with 63 calories, 2 grams of fat and 300 milligrams of sodium. The recipe is courtesy of Jenny Craig, of which Valerie Bertinelli is a spokeswoman.

ngredients

1 1/4 cup eggplant, peeled and cubed

1 cup water

1 can whole tomatoes, no salt added, undrained and chopped (14 1/2-ounce)

1 can sliced mushrooms, drained (OR 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced)

1 clove garlic, minced

1 small summer (yellow) squash, coarsely chopped

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, dried

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

12 oz can chicken broth, reduced sodium

8 tbsp Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated

Cooking Directions

Combine the first 10 ingredients in a large saucepan, stirring well.
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
To serve, ladle soup into individual bowls; sprinkle 2 tbsp of Pecorino Romano cheese.

Recipe Summary

Main Ingredients: eggplant, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, chicken broth, summer squash

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