I love soup in the winter! Its so great to come inside after being in the snow and cold and have a hot bowl of soup! Plus most are quick and easy to make! My problem is that I've run out of recipes and ideas.Please post your favorite veggie soups here! I'll post some later when I'm not nak!

Veg minestrone (all organic produce, canned goods & frozen veg)

Organic veg broth (Pacific brand) - 40 oz
Bag of baby carrots
2 stalks celery (chopped)
Bag each of frozen corn, peas
Can of canneoli beans (white kidney beans)
Can of diced tomatoes
Fusilli pasta
fresh basil (chopped)
fresh oregano (chopped)
ground pepper
salt to taste if you wish
1/2 stick butter
1/4 c flour

melt butter in soup pot
add flour & make a smooth paste
slowly pour in veg broth
let come to boil
add pasta
return to boil
add fresh veg
add seasonings
return to boil
turn down heat and let simmer for 30 min
add tomatoes, beans & frozen veg
simmer another 15 - 20 min

Serve with warm crusty bread
yum yum

5 cups of water
1 can cream o celery soup
1 can cream o mushroom soup
3 medium potatoes
2 celery stalks
2 cups baby carrots
2 cups frozon mixed veggies
2 cups of frozen brocolli

(fresh can replace frozen veggies)

Peel and cut potatoes into a little larger than bite size peices. Place in large pot(containing the 5 cups of water). Cook until tender. Add carrots and celery, cook until tender. Add soups and frozen veggies, stir, bring to boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.

Zucchini & Corn Chowder

1 tablespoon margarine
2 shallots, chopped
2 tablespoons plain flour
3 cups soy drink
3 small zucchini, grated
large can creamed corn
veggie stock cube
3/4 teaspoon salt (I didn't use salt as stock cube was little salty)

Saute shallots in margarine until slightly browned. Add soy drink, flour, salt, and stock cube and heat until well blended. Then, add zucchini and corn. Bring soup to a boil, and then simmer until it's thickened, about 10 minutes.

I like adding more corn sometimes. Adding a bit more flour will make the soup thicker. You can substitute cow's milk instead of soy, if you eat animal products. If you can't find/don't have shallots, half an onion substitutes well.

This is fabulous and definately my family's favorite soup :)

Hannah's Veggie Soup

garlic (to taste)
1 onion
any veggies - (1 zucchini, summer squash, mushrooms, green or any pepper, carrots, celery - really, anything works!)
veg bullion cubes
sea salt, fresh black pepper, oregano
red wine (optional)

Dice all veggies.
Put a tbs of olive oil in large pot, then add garlic and onion. Saute until transparent (approx 2-4 minutes).
Add all other veggies. Saute for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add enough water to cover veggies (for me, it;s usually 4 cups)
Bring to boil, then add the appropriate number of bullion cubes (1 cube per 2 cups/water...for me, 2 cubes)
Add red wine, if using, and spices.
Return to boil, then cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Put 1/2 soup into blender; puree until creamy.
Top with more fresh black pepper - serve!!!

Then you can either puree the rest (for fully creamy soup) or mix with the rest (for more brothy, chunky soup).

If anyone tries this, let me know how you like it!!! :)