Thanks to Carol C. for her wonderful recipe! See her good-health story below.

Processing Time: 3-4 minutes

Ingredients

1 fresh carrot, halved

1 stalk fresh celery, halved

1 box frozen spinach, thawed

3 florets fresh broccoli

1 14 ounce can, diced tomatoes

1/2 medium cucumber, halved

1 vegetable boullion cube

1 cup (240 ml) hot water

1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic

5-6 thin slices fresh ginger root

1/4 teaspoon dried sage

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

hot sauce to taste

1. Place carrot, celery and broccoli into the Vitamix machine. 2. Select Variable 4 or 5. 3. Turn machine on and blend for 10 seconds or until chopped. 4. Place remaining ingredients into the Vitamix container and secure lid. 5. Select Variable 1 and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. 6. Blend for 3-4 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.

Health Classification: Low Fat, Low Carb, Low Sodium, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Vegetarian, Vegan

Meal Type: Soups

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