Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: in a large suacepan, start with the cans of tomatoes, crush them up or squish them in your hands, then add the water and tomato paste. add all the other ingredients except the rice, barley or pasta. simmer for several hours until all of the veggies are soft. add the rice, barley or pasta during the last hour or so. makes enough for freezing and is always better then next day when the spices have really infused the veggies! serve with a sprinkle of low fat parmesan cheese and a whole wheat bun, and you've got a rich, hearty (and heart healthy) dinner!

Target recipe: brown the sausage in a soup pot. drain the fat. melt the margarine in with the sausage. sprinkle with the flour; stir to mix. add the broth or bouillon, the tomatoes (slightly chopped), the onion, and the seasonings. simmer 45 minutes. toss in the remaining ingredients, and simmer about 30 minutes more. this soup can be slowly simmered all day if you check to be sure there's enough liquid.