During our Weight Watchers days, a neighbor of mine used to make this 2-serving diet soup. I still enjoy it today.

WW SOUP A LA BERTA

2 teaspoons diet margarine
2 teaspoons flour
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules or 1 cube chicken bouillon
1 small zucchini, cut into julienne strips, 1x1/4-inch
1 green onion, sliced
1 can (8 1/4 ounces) tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
6 ounces small shrimp, cooked and peeled
1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
1/8 teaspoon thyme, optional
Minced parsley to garnish

Melt margarine in top half of double boiler over boiling water. Add flour and stir until a paste is formed.

Stir in water gradually and add bouillon. Cook and stir until thickened.

Add zucchini and green onion. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.

Stir in remaining ingredients except parsley. Heat until hot.

Garnish each serving with chopped parsley.

Makes 2 servings