RECIPE: Rainy Day Vegetable Soup

We've had one heck of a windy, rainy day here at Lil Raisin Acres. Here's a quick, simple soup recipe for those cool, rainy autumn days ahead. Utilize your home canned, frozen,and dehydrated harvest!

INGREDIENTS:

8 c. (2 qt.) Broth (Chicken, Beef or Veggie)
4 c. (1 qt.) Tomato Juice
1 can Tomato Paste
2 1/2 c. Egg Noodles
Vegetables*
1 Tbsp. Minced Onion
1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp. Basil
1/2 tsp. Parsley
1/4 tsp. Rosemary
1 Bay Leaf
Salt and Pepper to taste

*Vegetables: 2 Cans Mixed Veggies (1 qt. homecanned), OR 2 c. Frozen Mixed Veggies, OR 1 1/2 c. Dehydrated Mixed Veggies

PREPARATION:


Combine broth, juice, paste and spices (if your are using DEHYDRATED veggies, add them now as well). Bring to a boil, add noodles and frozen/canned veggies. Simmer for 10 minutes or until noodles are cooked. Remove bay leaf and serve. May be served with crackers or bread.