Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

1T      Butter

1         Medium yellow onion diced

3C      Water

2C Chicken stock

1         Bay leaf

2         Sprigs lemon zest

3         Fresh oregano sprigs

2         Fresh parsley sprigs

15oz   Diced tomatoes

1/2C   Carrots ½ in chunks

1C      Potato

1/2C   Celery

1/2t     Salt

           Black pepper

1/2C   Corn

1/4C   Peas

8oz     Cooked Chicken (1/2 breast) OPTIONAL!

Process

Sauté the butter and onion 3-4 minutes. 

Add chicken broth and water.

Tie lemon zest, oregano, and parsley together and add to pot.

Add the tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, celery, salt, and pepper.

Bring to a simmer over medium heat. 

Reduce to low,

Cover and cook 20 minutes.

Add corn, peas, and chicken

Simmer covered for another 15 minutes.

Remove herb bundle.

Season to taste.