There are so many cream-soup recipes out there, but what happened to all the old-fashioned clear soups our Grandmas and Moms used to make for us? Basic, classic vegetable soup is my all-time favorite, I guess because I get to see the veggies I eat instead of having them mashed up, mushy and gushy.

Regardless of season, soup should be consumed at least once a week. In addition to the vitamins and minerals it provides, soup softens and warms the stomach and prepares it for the other, heavier meals throughout the day. Moreover, soup contains a high quantity of water that nourishes the body cells and keeps the skin glowing and fresh. Should I keep going?

My recipe for vegetable soup is very simple and easy to prepare (you might even find it too simple) and yields a full pot of beautiful colors. Kids absolutely love it as do all adults. Serve it with croutons or salty crackers on the side and you’ve got a complete vegan meal in no time!