Vegetable Soup-vegetarian

By mariannefeldman

Ingredients

• 1 onion
• 2 leeks, white part, trimmed, washed & cut into 1" pieces
• 2 carrots, cut into 1" pieces
• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 quarts assorted vegetables or trimmings-corn, squash, peppers, green beans, mushrooms, potatoes, use limited due to st
• 2 turnips, grated
• called for but did not use: 2 tomatoes, 2 tbs tomato paste
• Bouquet garni-
• 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs-parsley, basil, oregano, chives
• 4 quarts water
• salt and pepper to taste
• soy sauce-optional-reduce salt if using
• add chopped potatoes for a thicker consistency
• 1/2 cup white wine-optional: add last half hour & let cook off

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all & bring to boil

Reduce heat & simmer 2 hours or til well flavored

Strain or puree vegetables

Cook matzoh balls in soup, if desired