Simple Veggie Soup

Cold weather is here, and there's no better time to make a warming pot full of hearty vegetable soup.  Here's a quick and easy recipe for the soup I whipped up for lunch today,

Simple Veggie Soup

 Ingredients:

• 1 large onion, diced
• 2-4 clothes garlic, minced
• 2-3 carrots, shredded
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/2 head cabbage, chopped
• 1 large portobello mushroom, chopped
• 2 cans great norther beans, or any kind you prefer
• 4-6 cups water (depending on how brothy you want it)
• 1-2 vegetable boullion cubes
• 1 Tbsp miso paste (optional)
• Soy sauce to taste
• 1 cup of a whole grain, such as rice, millet, or quinoa

Directions:

1. Cook grain in rice cooker or pot, according to package directions.
2. In a large stock pot on medium-high heat, saute' the onions in a bit of olive oil, until translucent.
3. Add the garlic, saute' a few minutes more.
4. As you prepare the veggies, continue to add them to the pot.  Allow to cook down for as long as you desire, probably 10 minutes.
5. Add the water, vegetable boullion, and miso.  Cover with lid.  Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10-20 mins.
6. Add soy sauce to taste.  
7. When serving, place grain in bowl with soup.  Enjoy!