Tasty Soups/Stews/Quick Boiled Vegetables

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The secret to making tasty soups is:

• 1 teaspoon of dried basil
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 3 medium parsnips
• 1 medium turnip
• 2 garlic heads or about 15 individual garlic cloves peeled
• 2 medium leeks or 4 medium onions peeled and halved, trimmed and quartered
• 2 stalks of celery quartered
• 2 cups of sliced carrots
• 2 small shakes of pepper
• 2 small slices of cut whole ginger (fresh)
• 1/4 cup minced parsley
• several mint leaves
• 1 bay leaf

Directions:

1. Combine ingredients with water in a large pot, bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered 30-90 minutes.

3. To make as a stew, use less water.
4. This mixture can also be used as 3-7 minute quick boiled vegetables.

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