vegetables. Bring to boil. Add seasonings. Simmer over medium-low heat about 45 minutes. Variations: use 2 cups tomato juice in place of 2 cups water. About 15 minutes before end of cooking time, add cooked grains or spaghetti noodles to pot, such as: cooked brown rice, 1 cup; barley, 1 cup; or 1 cup broken whole wheat spaghetti.

Helpful Hints: Other vegetables also may be used in addition to or in place of the ones listed above. Try 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas; 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn; 1 green pepper, chopped; sliced leeks; sliced mushrooms; or some chopped spinach added for the last 5 minutes of cooking time.