Revitalising Vegetable Soup

Using 5 of the most common garden vegetables, this soup refreshes you both on the inside and out.

Contributed by :	J2K3 Webmaster
Time Frame :	20-30 minutes
Serving Size :	2-3 servings
Required Finesse :	Novice

I first obtained this recipe in the local newspaper, and it seemed remarkably easy to do. The best benefit of this tasty soup is the nutrition value where there are 5 different types of vegetables used. A clear soup as an accompaniment on a cold day.

Ingredients

2 stalks celery

2 cabbage leaves

1/2 red bell pepper / carrots or both

2 tomatoes

1 large onion

4 cups water

	Spices

	Directions
1	Clean celery, cabbage leaves, red bell pepper and tomatoes. Cut all vegetables into bite sized pieces.

2	In a pot, put in four cups of water and all the vegetables. Bring to a boil, lower to a medium fire and boil covered for 10 minutes. Serve.

Cook's Tip

The soup can be boiled longer if softer vegetables are desired, but add more water to the pot to ensure that the vegetables are always covered in water while cooking.

However, the vegetables should not be overcooked as this can lead to decolourisation of the vegetables and leading to a soggy mess.

It is essential to eat and drink all the contents of the soup as the whole concoction will provide roughage for the cleansing process and vitamins and minerals for revitalisation.