Abundance Vegetable Soup

 This soup is very adaptable to the vegetables you have at hand.  It is a hardy, satisfying soup that is warming and fortifying.  Keep this on hand for quick healthy meals.  You can add in leftover rice or meats to make it more filling.  It is a very flexible base for where ever you wish to go with it.
 
3 leeks, washed thoroughly.  Discard green part and thinly slice white and light green section.
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
6 cloves garlic chopped
10 cups vegan or chicken bone broth
1 can diced stewed tomatoes
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
4 carrots diced
2 turnips diced
1 diced sweet potato
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup baby spinach or kale
1 teaspoon lemon juice

1. Saute leeks, onion, and garlic with olive oil in a large stock pot till softened.
2. Add in broth, tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, and oregano.  Bring to a simmer and add carrots, turnips, sweet potato. Simmer 20 minutes
3. Add in green cabbage, simmer 10 minutes.  Add baby spinach or kale.  Cook 5 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper.  Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice.