Dirty Little Vegetable Soup

Serve with crackers

Shopping list:
5-6 cups of vegetable broth
2 - 1 lb bags of mixed vegetables
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cans beans, any kind
4 cloves of minced garlic
1 t basil
1/2 t oregano and thyme
Shake of Tobasco
Salt and Pepper

Optional add ins:1/2 cup of  pasta, 2 cups cubed potatoes, 1/2 cup of grain or rice

Cook until done

Chili Beef Soup

Menu: Chili Beef Soup, Cornbread and a Tossed Green Salad

Shopping list:
1 lb ground beef or TVP
1 large onion, chopped
3 cans beef broth or veggie broth
1 can tomato puree
1 T chili powder
1/2 t each, cumin,oregano leaves
2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can whole corn, drained
Cheddar Cheese

Cornbread - Jiffy or premade
Bag lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Ranch Dressing

If using TVP follow directions on can.
Fry onion until tender, add TVP and mix together.
Add remaining ingredients and cook on low until flavors mixed.
Serve in blows and pass the cheese.

Lentil Veggie Soup

Lentil Veggie Soup

Shopping list:

EVOO

1 lg onion chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

3 carrots, thinly sliced

1/2 t chili powder

5 cups of broth, 

1 cup lentils

1 can stewed tomatoes

Grated Parmesan Cheese

Cook onions in oil, add garlic, carrots and cook until softish

Add chili powder, broth, and lentils

Gently cook until lentils are soft.

Just before serving, add the stewed tomatoes, bring back to a boil'

Pass the  Parmesan