3 minutes prep, 20 minutes simmering
I love using lots of fresh vegetables, making a good stock, etc. but sometimes that just isn’t in the cards. When you are really on the run, here’s a super quickie made with things you can keep on hand and that kids like - and mine like the leftovers too.
One large can generic V-8 juice
two cans mixed vegetables (or one large can)
some pre-browned hamburger from your freezer (or soy "beef" granules, or add a can of rinsed and drained beans or black-eyed peas)
a good handful of uncooked rice
optional: depending on how many you are feeding, 1-4 cups of broth made in the microwave from your favorite bouillon (I love Knorr vegetarian vegetable but you might want it beefier) OR just throw the water and boullion cubes in the pot but then make sure you stir every few minutes. You can adjust the amount of rice accordingly too.
Throw it all in a stockpot and simmer at least 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
Notes:
If you have time, for healthier soup use brown rice and simmer 40 minutes (or use minute brown rice in a hurry)
You are welcome to add favorite seasonings (I like "Mrs. Dash", Penzey's "Fox Point", but the canned goods have plenty of salt.
You can easily adapt vegetables to include favorites (or leftovers!), such as adding a can of corn, substituting frozen veg, etc.
This is good with a green salad and crusty bread - maybe you’re lucky and there’s some in the freezer!. (See french bread recipe)
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