

| Carrots | 3-4 cut in medium size pieces |
| Celery | 1-2 stalks cut in medium size pieces |
| Onion | 1 small, cut in medium size pieces |
| Broccoli | 2-3 floweretts |
| Cauliflower | 1-2 floweretts |
| Potato | 1 small, cut in medium size pieces |
| Yam or sweet potato | 1 small, cut in medium size pieces |
| Green beans | 5-6 beans |
**you may use any or all of these fresh vegetables, or include your favorites.
Steam vegetables until tender, put 1 to 1-1/2 cups of steamed vegetables in blender and cover with chicken broth.
Add 2 cloves garlic and a pinch of cayenne powder.
Blend until vegetables are pureed.
**follow blender instructions for hot foods
Return blended mixture to saucepan. Add more broth OR organic cream or half & half to make smooth but thick soup. Add remaining whole vegetables for texture.
Herbs to add, (select one for your particular condition)
Marjoram for gastritis
Basil for stomach discomfort
Thyme for expectorant, sedative, throat & bronchial conditions.
Warm soup, then serve with a salad and warm bread.