Simple Soup

Today I made my standard hearty and healthy soup. It basically includes anything you have in your fridge or freezer. You can start by sautéing a chopped onion in a little olive oil in a big pot (I try to do everything in one pot... for less clean-up). You don't have to sauté the onions, but it helps minimize the overwhelming smell left in your home. Once the onions are translucent, add the rest of your ingredients.  Here is what you can include:

Liquids
Chicken Broth or Vegetable Broth
Add some water until desired liquid level is reached

Garlic (I mince one clove)

Vegetables (can be frozen)... as many as you want
Kale, spinach or collard greens
Tomatoes or half a box of Pomi (this is what I use)
Okra
Sweet Potato
Squash

Beans (I use one or two kinds)
Any kind of bean. I've used canned or frozen;
Lima beans
Broad beans
Edamame - shelled (Trader Joe's sells frozen shelled Edamame)
Chickpeas

Spices (really whatever you want)
Salt (if not using chicken broth)
Pepper
Dash of crushed red pepper

Once liquid is just at a boil, bring to a simmer and let cook between 45 min to an hour (to desired consistency). Then enjoy! Tonight's pot made 7 servings. Plenty for the whole week or for a very hungry family!

* Note: you could add noodles, gluten-free noodles or rice to add a grain. I obviously don't.