Hot Vegetable Sipper

A thin, smooth purée of seasoned cooked vegetables, served hot in mugs.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 pound broccoli, chopped
2 carrots, peeled chopped
1 celery rib, sliced
1 potato, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon vegetable, chicken or beef base or bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
5 cups water - divided use

Cooking Directions:

1. Sauté chopped broccoli, chopped carrots, sliced celery rib, chopped potato, and chopped onion in oil in a saucepan for 10 minutes.
2. Add vegetable base, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 3 cups water. Simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
3. Pour into a blender and process until smooth. Add remaining 2 cups water and heat to serving temperature.
4. Serve in mugs.

Makes 6 servings.