powerful "change of life" soup

Ingredients For powerful "change of life" soup

• 1 Tbsp

  olive oil, extra virgin
• 1 lg

  onion, diced
• 5 clove

  garlic, minced
• 32 oz

  chicken, vegetable or beef broth
• 4 c

  water
• 1 c

  mushrooms, sliced
• 1 c

  okra, sliced
• 1 can

  artichoke hearts, drained
• 1 c

  broccoli florets, chopped
• 1 lg

  baking potato, cubed
• SEASONINGS:
• 1

  bay leaf
• 1 tsp

  thyme, dried
• 2 tsp

  sea salt
• 1/2 tsp

  red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp

  cayenne pepper
• PROTEIN:
• 1 lb

  cooked & cubed, turkey, ham, chicken breast, shrimp or tofu
• STARCH:
• 1 c

  beans, rice (brown or white), orzo or any pasta, cooked
• 1/4 c

  parsley flakes
• 1/4 c

  basil, fresh, chopped
• salt & pepper, to taste
• lemon wedges