Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        ingredient
  1              large  onion -- chopped
  1 1/2           cups  green beans -- * see note
                        cut in 1" pcs
  1             medium  zucchini -- cut in half
                        lengthways and slice
  3             medium  carrots -- small dice
  5 1/2           cups  fat-free chicken broth
  2               cups  canned tomatoes -- with juice
  1           teaspoon  dried thyme
                        salt and pepper to taste
     2/3           cup  orzo -- or other small
                        -- pasta

Preparation:

* Green or Wax beans or half and half Method: In large saucepan over medium heat some of the broth. Add onion; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in beans, zucchini and carrots. Cook and stir until vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes. Add next five ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Cook slightly, pour into container, cover and chill. When ready to serve, heat soup to boiling, add orzo and cook until heated through and orzo is tender about 8 minutes. Prep: 10 minutes; cook: 30 minutes; ready to serve in 40 minutes

Nutritional Information:

818 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (3% calories from fat); 86g Protein; 164g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 3564mg Sodium