vegetable soup

the perfect cold weather pick me up. light, clean and surprisingly filling. easy to make with any variation of veggies you have on hand.

8 C water
3 boullion cubes
4 med potatoes, diced
1 can diced tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 C shredded zucchini
1 onion
4 carrots
2 tbsp butter
frozen 3 pepper medley
1 can green beans
3 tbsp rice
black pepper
garlic salt
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp corriander
1/2 tsp thyme
parmesan cheese

add boullion to water, boil until dissolved. Add potato, can of tomato, zucchini and garlic. meanwhile, melt butter in a pan over med heat, add onion and carrot until just tender and aromatic. add frozen peppers and saute until thawed and soft. add fresh ground black pepper and garlic salt to taste.

add cooked veggies, seasoning (as desired) and simmer over med heat. add can of green beans and rice and cook approx 15min before serving.

serve with fresh grated parmesan cheese and crusty bread.