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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 21 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is taken from Woman's World Magazine. I believe that when I include or in the list of ingredients, all of the options are added together. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
1 onion, diced |
5 garlic cloves, minced |
32 ounces chicken broth or 32 ounces vegetable broth or 32 ounces beef broth |
4 cups water |
4 cups mixed vegetables (mushrooms, okra, kale, zucchini, bok choy, artichoke hearts, broccoli, carrots, celery, peppers, tom) |
1 bay leaf |
1 teaspoon dried thyme |
2 teaspoons sea salt |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1 lb cooked turkey or 1 lb ham or 1 lb chicken breasts or 1 lb shrimp or 1 lb tofu |
1 cup beans or 1 cup brown rice or 1 cup quinoa or 1 cup orzo pasta or 1 cup pasta |
1/2 cup parsley or 1/2 cup mint or 1/2 cup cilantro or 1/2 cup basil |
lemon wedge |
Directions:
1. In a large pot, heat oil.
2. Add onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and saute about 1 minute.
4. Add broth, water, vegetables and seasonings except for parsley.
5. Bring to boil.
6. Reduce heat.
7. Cover and simmer for 20-60 minutes.
8. Add protein and starch and simmer for 10 more minutes.
9. Remove bay leaf.
10. Stir in parsley or other garnish.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12. Squeeze in lemon juice and serve.
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