Guy's Veggie Soup (not Vegetarian)

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 olive oil
• 2 (15 -22 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 medium sweet onion, diced
• 4 stalks celery, diced
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 8 ounces frozen sliced okra (or equivalent fresh)
• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 1 ear of corn, kernels sliced from cob (or equivalent frozen kernels)
• 1 serrano chili, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• schillings california style garlic powder (we use a lot & like this style the best)
• salt

Recipe

• 1 in large soup pot or dutch oven, sauté the onion, celery and bacon in olive oil until veggies are tender.
• 2 add 1 can chicken broth, okra, corn, seranno slices (important: use 4- 8 slices, depending on your taste for hot things), chili powder, black pepper and garlic powder to taste.
• 3 bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer and simmer covered until okra is tender, about 20- 25 minutes.
• 4 add 1 can chicken broth and 2 cans tomatoes.
• 5 continue simmering on low for an additional 20 minutes.
• 6 add fresh mushrooms.
• 7 taste to adjust seasonings and add additional chicken broth to soup to fit your personal taste for consistency.
• 8 here is where you might add salt if needed.
• 9 simmer 10 minutes more.
• 10 serve and enjoy!
• 11 especially good with a warm loaf of fresh sourdough and butter.