Whole Lotta Veggies Soup Recipe

4 cups cubed red potatoes (do not peel)
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped carrots
1 cup coarsely chopped celery
1/2 cup string beans
1 green, red or yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 cup sweet peas
1 large onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 (10-ounce) bag spinach
6 cups water
1/4 cup butter
11/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
11/2 teaspoons dried sage
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Place vegetables in a Dutch oven. Add water; bring to a boil. Add butter, salt, pepper and herbs. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Serves 10.

Per (1 1/2-cup serving): 130 calories, 5g fat, 4g prot., 19g carbs., 4g fiber, 105mg sodium.