EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK SOUP

Ok, I admit it sometimes I get lazy, tired or bored and I just don't feel like making a huge dinner.   I know that you feel that way too, it's ok you don't have to admit it out loud.   But, here is something I threw together on one such day, I call it the "everything but the kitchen sink soup".

What you will need:

1 quart of chicken stock or broth

1 12.5 oz. can of italian style diced tomatoes

(these are items that you should have in your pantry all the time)

1 cup uncooked rice cook according to package

an assortment of frozen veggies, whatever is in the freezer

I used:

1 cup of soybeans (this will add essential protein)

3/4 cup of corn

1/2 cup of petite string beans

1/2 diced carrots

1 stalk of diced celery

1/4 tsp. dried basil

1/4 tsp. dried oregan

salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients (except soybeans and rice) simmer for 20 minutes

Add rice and soybeans return to a boil for 3 minutes and you are done.

Serve with salad and french bread.

Enjoy!

Jacqui Allen