Vegetable Soup

Vegetable Soup

This uses a trick that my Mother taught me. If you want a thicker broth for your soup, add in some quick oatmeal at the same time as the broth or liquid  is added and while the soup cooks, so does the oatmeal, resulting in a nice thick broth.

Ingredients

1 large onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup carrots diced

 1 tsp smoked paprika
3 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp turmeric
3 tsp vegetable stock powder

7 cups mixed frozen vegetables ( I used corn french green beans and peas)

1 can beans, any type will do

1/2 cup uncooked orzo
6 cups water
1 19 oz can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup quick oatmeal, uncooked
salt and pepper to taste


Directions

Fry the onion in a dry pan until cooked, adding a little water if necessary.

Add the garlic and carrots and a little water.

At this point I add in all of the spices and a little more water if necessary to keep the mixture from burning. Stir as required.

Add in the remaining ingredients and stir well.

Bring the soup to a boil, stirring occasionally. 

Reduce the heat so the soup simmers and cover the pan. Continue simmering for approximately 30 minutes. Stir occasionally making sure to scrap the bottom.

Enjoy!