My Kids’ favorite Veggie Soup

Here’s a great recipe to add veggies to your kids’ dinner. The recipe is versatile, so you can add their favorites to the mix.

To make the soup base:

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped bacon (can use “real” bacon bits)
• 1 tsp minced garlic

In a Dutch oven or large soup pot, mix all ingredients and sauté until onions are soft. Make sure to stir frequently so it doesn't burn.

Add 2 cups water and 5 tsp chicken bouillon and stir well.  Add 2 cups water.

Now add the veggies! Most veggies work well with this soup base. Chop all veggies about the same size to make it easier to eat.

Here’s what I added the last time we made it:

• 1 cup chopped carrots. Boil 10 minutes.
• 2 cups potatoes 
• 1/2 cup celery
• 1/2 cup cabbage

Let boil until potatoes are almost soft. Then add:

• 1 cup cauliflower
• 1 cup broccoli
• 1 cup kale

Continue simmering as you brown some mild Italian sausage. Add to soup, along with 1-2 cups of heavy whipping cream. Simmer a few minutes longer until everything is heated through. Ladle into bowls and serve!