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Serves/Makes:10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic, finely chopped
• 1 med onion, finely chopped
• 3 med carrots, finely chopped
• 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
• 1 med eggplant, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 med turnip, finely chopped
• 8 cups (1900 ml) stock, water, or combination
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz) tomatoes, coarsely chopped, including juice
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) basil
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) thyme
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) oregano
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) white pepper
• salt to taste

Preparation

• In a heavy, large pot, over low heat, cook the garlic, onion, carrots, celery, eggplant and turnip until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes, in a little of the stock. Do not brown.
• Add rest of stock/other liquid.
• Over high heat, bring to a boil and skim off any gray foam that rises to the surface.
• Reduce heat and simmer until veggies are crisp-tender, about 7-10 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes longer.
• Add herbs, pepper and salt.

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