Instructions: Bring liquid to boil in a deep soup kettle. Add all vegetables and seasonings. Turn down heat to simmer and partially cover the pot. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Serve hot with crusty whole wheat bread and a light fruit dessert.

Variation: Almost any vegetable but onions, tomatoes, and the potatoes can be substituted for another vegetable. Dont use the cabbage family because the flavor is too radically changed. Green peas and baby lima beans are a great addition, as is 1/2 cup of corn kernels.

Bring the liquid to a boil in a separate pot, add to crockpot on high. Add everything else and cook on high for 45 minutes or so, then turn down to low. If you add frozen peas, dont add them until you are ready to serve, then stir them in.

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