Grandma's Chinese Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the carrots, potatoes, celery and zucchini and sauté for about 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
7. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• The Chinese have been making vegetable soup for centuries, and it's one of their favorite comfort foods.
• Vegetable soup is a great way to get in your daily servings of vegetables.
• This soup is a great base for adding other ingredients such as noodles or cooked chicken.