Warm Veggie Soup! (with Chicken! ...Optional of course)

Takes about 15 Minutes!

Serves 3-4

Ingredients:

·       1 small Onion

·       2 green Onions

·       2 Celery Stalks

·       2 Carrots

·       1 Zucchini

·       1 Garlic Clove, Pressed

·       2 Green Chard Leaves or Kale

·       2 cups Broccoli Florets

·       1 Tbsp Extra Virign Olive Oil

·       6 Cups Low-Sodium, Organic Vegetable Broth

·       ½ cup Minced Fresh Parsley

·       *1 chicken breast* (I’ve added this)

Directions:

Ø *if adding chicken, prep chicken and cut into cube pieces

§  Put in pan with 2 Tbsp veggie oil

§  Let chicken cook for 14-16 minutes (stir occasionally to keep from burning)

Ø Cut Veggies into ½ inch pieces except for chard and broccoli, chop chard and broccoli into thin pieces.

Ø Saute’ onions, green onions, celery, carrots, zucchini, and garlic in Oil in a large pot. Add Broth (or water and bouillon cubes if you choose that route) & bring to a boil.

Ø Simmer and cover for 5 minutes.

Ø Add chard and broccoli to pot. Return to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

Ø Stir in parsley.

Ø Cover and remove pot from heat to let stand for 2 minutes

Ø ENJOY!