Nonstick cooking spray

1/2 pound 95% lean ground beef

1 cup chopped onion

3 cups frozen mixed vegetables

2 cups water

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained

1 cup sliced celery

1 beef bouillon cube

1/2 to 1 teaspoon black pepper

1 can (10 1/2 ounces) fat-free beef broth

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1. Spray Dutch oven with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef and onion. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until beef is browned.

2. Add vegetables, water, tomatoes with juice, celery, bouillon cube and pepper. Bring to a boil. Whisk together beef broth and flour until smooth, add to beef mixture, stirring constantly. Return mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

Note: If time permits, allow the soup to simmer an additional 30 minutes. The flavors just get better and better!

Nutrients per serving: 1 2/3 cups soup

Calories: 198, Calories from Fat: 23%, Total Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 598mg, Carbohydrate: 27g, Fiber: 5g, Protein: 13g