Recipe - Denises Diet Soup

1 Clove garlic, minced
1 Onion, chopped
1 Leek, white part only cut or sliced up
1 Red or green pepper, chopped
1 Zucchini, cut or sliced up
8 ounce Mushrooms, cut or sliced up
1 pack Frozen chopped spinach
14 ounce Can stewed tomatoes
16 ounce Chicken bouillion
12 ounce V8 juice
1 tablespoon Chili powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
5 One half teaspoon Oregano
2 Bay leaves
Cayenne pepper, to taste
4 ounce Blue cheese, crumbled

Spray large stew pot with Pam. Saute garlic, onion, leek, zucchini,
pepper, and mushrooms for 10 min, stirring frequently. Thaw spinach in
microwave until soft, add to vegetables. Add remaining ingredients except
blue cheese, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes.
Add about 1 tablespoon of crumbled blue cheese to each serving. Choice of
vegetables can vary, depending on availability and personal preferences.

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