Vegetable Soup

It's time to start cleansing after the holidays and this is a good soup to start with.  All vegetables. The vegetables give this soup a natural sweetness so you'll have no problem devouring the whole pan.


Serves 6


3 carrots, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic
1/2 head green cabbage, diced
2 cups spinach
2 small zucchini, diced

1/2 head cauliflower, diced

8 oz. mushrooms, sliced 

1 can diced tomatoes
2 quarts chicken broth
2 tsp. basil
1 tsp. oregano
salt to taste


1.  In a large pot, add a small amount oil, then add carrots, onion and garlic; saute vegetables over low heat until softened.
2.  Add cabbage, spinach, and zucchini, stir and continue to saute vegetables until softened.

3.  Add diced tomatoes and broth.  Bring to boil.  Reduce heat, add basil and oregano.  Simmer, covered for 15 minutes.  Salt to taste.