Name: Hearty One-Pot Savory Soups
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1 tablespoon butter or oil; 1 whole onion, diced; 3 whole garlic cloves, minced; 1 pint canned tomatoes (diced, crushed, or tomato sauce); Mixed vegetables (frozen, dehydrated, freeze dried, etc.); 2 tablespoons greens powder or a handful of kale, spinach or chard; 2 pints canned beans; Optional starches; Optional protein (cooked chicken, sausage, ground beef, lentils or chickpeas); Seasonings (to taste); 6 cups broth (chicken, beef or vegetable)

Description

Bringing this recipe to life feels a bit like orchestrating a delightful symphony—each step adds a new instrument to the melody that is your meal. We begin by layering flavors with a sauté of aromatics and vegetables, followed by the simmering of broth and hearty ingredients that meld into a nourishing, savory masterpiece.

Ingredients

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Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter or oil
1 whole onion, diced
3 whole garlic cloves, minced
1 pint canned tomatoes (diced, crushed, or tomato sauce)
Mixed vegetables (frozen, dehydrated, freeze dried, etc.)
2 tablespoons greens powder or a handful of kale, spinach or chard
2 pints canned beans
Optional starches
Optional protein (cooked chicken, sausage, ground beef, lentils or chickpeas)
Seasonings (to taste)
6 cups broth (chicken, beef or vegetable)

Instructions

How to Make Hearty One-Pot Savory Soups
Step 1: In a heavy-bottomed pot, sauté onions in olive oil or butter. Add carrots, celery, mushrooms, or bell peppers if using.
Step 2: When vegetables soften, add the garlic and seasoning for about one minute.
Step 3: Add tomatoes, broth, any remaining vegetables except greens and cabbage, and starches.
Step 4: Simmer until the grains are cooked, and starchy vegetables are fork-tender.
Step 5: Add beans, greens powder, and any meat you are using and simmer for a few more minutes to allow flavors to combine.
Step 6: Taste, and add salt and pepper as desired.
Step 7: Serve with crusty bread and a drizzle of olive oil.