9 fresh herb veggie soup Recipes

olive oil, at least 6 cups sliced (1/4 or less ) mixed vegetables, including 1 medium russet potato and 1 small, chopped onion. in addition to the potato and onion, i used 2 stalks celery, 2 large carrots, 2 large leeks (white and light green parts only, well rinsed) and 2 medium zucchini. (this was more than 6 cups but you can adjust the liquids.) the larger the pieces of vegetables, the longer the soup will need to simmer before you puree it., minimum of the following , adjusted to your taste. if using fresh herbs, increase the amounts given and be sure they are chopped very fine, following ingredients will be added after you puree the soup , don tsp add before, whole milk (let it sit out a few minutes to get rid of the chill), dry white wine, salt, freshly ground pepper, dried oregano, dried mexican basil, crushed red pepper, dried tarragon, ground ancho chili pepper, cayenne pepper, dried cilantro, butter (optional)

carrots, shredded, fresh tomatoes, peel and seed, chopped, fresh cucumbers, peel and seed, chopped, green peppers, chopped, celery (chopped small), chopped onion (red is best ), garlic cloves, minced, tomato juice, corn oil, red wine vinegar, salt, lemon juice (fresh ), hot sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, herb flavored crouton (for garnish )

qt (approx.)reduced veggie stock/ strained and simmering on back burner, yellow onions/ peeled and sliced thin, garlic/ smashed but whole, bayleaf, fresh thyme/ a sprig or two left whole, rosemary, any other whole fresh herbs you might have, thick slices of swiss (or havarti) cheese, garlic herb croutons (see recipe ), butter for sauteing, salt pepper to taste, approx) veggie boullion (optional), french soup crocks with a dab of butter in the bottom of each

green bell pepper, chopped, white onion, chopped, stalks celery with leaves, chopped, head broccoli, chopped, frozen corn kernels, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed, garlic, minced, leaves fresh basil, fresh oregano, dried rosemary, dried parsley, salt and pepper to taste, cubes chicken bouillon, crumbled

olive oil (enough to cover bottom of large pan), garlic cloves, minced, fresh rosemary, chopped, fresh thyme, chopped, sliced mushrooms, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, sliced, chicken broth, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, jarred roasted red peppers, chopped, cooked chicken breast strips, cut in cubes, ravioli or 1 (9 oz) package tortellini, any flavor

mock chicken broth (i mix water and mckays vegan chicken seasoning), celery, chopped, carrot, chopped, cabbage, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, red onion, chopped (or 1 tbsp minced onion), fresh oregano, chopped, mrs. dash onion and herb seasoning, lemon juice, brown rice, cooked, garlic salt , to taste, vegetarian chicken substitute (optional, i like to use fri chick or soy curls) (optional)

chicken carcass or you could use a turkey carcass, along with all the left over meat, bones and trimmings., use whole chicken. i like to use the left overs from a rotisserie chicken, aromatics: *2 cups chopped celery, chopped onion, minced garlic ., herbs and seasonings, nice size bay leaves, ground or rubbed sage, or 2 tbsp fresh chopped, ground pepper , or peppercorns, crushed dried or 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, dried crushed basil or 1 tbsp chopped fresh, curshed oregano, chopped dried rosemary or 1 tsp fresh ., stock pot or other very large pan ., enough water to fill stock pot. can use chicken or turkey broth to increase intensity of flavor, ingredients : for creamy broth, chicken broth, cornstarch or flour...or...2 envelopes of chicken or turkey gravy mix dissolved in 1 1/2 cups broth, not hot broth. or 1 can cream of chicken soup., this is now your broth for the soup., taste of broth and adjust seasonings., add vegetables to the soup, potato per person eating plus 2 for the pot, carrot per person and 1 for the pot., use baby carrots instead of peeling and slicing ones., stalks celery cut into bite size pieces, any other veggies your family likes .