INGREDIENTS
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Hands-on time: 20 minutes
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Time to table: 35 to 40 minutes but best if the soup is allowed to rest 24 hours or overnight
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Makes 9 cups
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6 cups vegetable broth (I used Homemade Vegetable Bouillon)
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1 onion, diced (see TIPS)
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2 carrots, peeled and diced (see TIPS)
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 rib celery, diced
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2 cups (about 5 ounces) chopped cabbage
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2 cups (about 6 ounces) cauliflower, cut into florets
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2 cups (about 6 ounces) broccoli, cut into florets
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1 teaspoon dried thyme (or use 2 teaspoons fresh thyme like the inspiring recipe)
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2 cloves garlic, minced small
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2 cups Swiss chard, washed well and cut into ribbons
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Fresh parsley or fresh chives, to taste
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1/2 teaspoon table salt or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
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Juice of a fresh lemon, about 2 tablespoons