Tuscan Chicken Soup

Add oil to a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add chopped onion, celery, carrots, garlic and bell pepper. Cook until veggies are tender, stirring often.

Now add the frozen veggies (for soup, I like the one that has green beans, carrots, corn, green peas and lima beans), beans, tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir together and add enough water to fill the pot as much as you would like. (Note: If at some point you think the soup needs more chicken flavor, you can add granulated or cubed chicken bouillon.)

Add all the seasoning, bring up to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for at least two hours, stirring occasionally, for maximum tastiness!

About 30 minutes or so before serving, add the chicken meat. At this point, taste the soup and adjust any seasonings to your taste.

Remember, be creative and add your own favorite veggies or seasonings.

This is delicious served with garlic bread or just crusty bread and butter.