Vegetable Soup

• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
• 1 medium celery stalk, diced
• 2 small zucchini, diced
• 2 c. green cabbage, shredded
• 2 c. Swiss chard, chopped
• 2 c. cauliflower, small florets
• 2 tsp. thyme, fresh, chopped
• 6 c. vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp. parsley, fresh, chopped
• ½ tsp. table salt, or to taste
• ¼ tsp. black pepper, or to taste
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, optional

Put garlic, vegetables, thyme and broth in a large soup pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low and simmer, partly covered, about 10 minutes.

Stir in parsley; season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

Recipe via MarthaFry.org