For the Man in Your Life

It is the beginning of the New Year! It is winter outside, but you want it to be a comfort for two inside. Warm his heart with a nice soup for the two of you.  The forecast for next week will be very cold, so what is better than a hearty vegetable soup! 

The ingredients you will need:

2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter

1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped

1 cup baking potato, coarsely chopped

1 cup carrots, coarsely chopped

1 cup broccoli, coarsely chopped

3 cups chicken, meat or vegetable stock

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf 

Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

How to Make:

Warm the oil or butter over medium heat  in a large saucepan.

Add the onion and sauté to soften (about 3 – 5 minutes).

Add all the vegetables, stock and herbs and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender (about 15 – 20 minutes).

Discard the bay leaf and season to taste with salt and pepper.

You may keep the vegetables chunky for extra body or puree half or all for a thick puree.

Great with some fresh baguette or French bread.  You can make this soup with any fresh vegetables, but be sure to always include potatoes and carrots.

Bon Appetit!