In cold wintery days when the rain is drizzling down your windows and you need something warming, health-giving and full of flavor, opt for soup!


Here is a delicious stew that is sure to create a spark in your mouth!  (Kids love it, too.)


2 Tblsp. olive oil or grape seed oil
2 cups onion, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
2 Tblsp. Old Bay Seasoning
2 Tsp. Thyme, powder or leaves
2 c. chopped tomatoes 
4 cups water
2 cups sweet potato, diced
1 zucchini, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
2 c. cut green beans, frozen or fresh
1 c. fresh or frozen okra, chopped
2 c. fresh or frozen corn
before serving, add
2 Tblsp. Soy sauce, Tamari or Bragg's
2 Tblsp. Fresh lemon juice


Saute the onions in the oil, add the Old bay, Celery and Thyme, saute 5 minutes more (add a bit of water if you need to keep it from sticking) Add the tomatoes with their juices, and the rest. Cook on med-low heat for 20 minutes and then turn off the heat.  Add the Bragg's and lemon juice before serving.  Yummy! 

*If you want added protein, you can serve over cooked quinoa.  Delish! 
*Sprinkle some nutritional yeast for a cheezy flavor.
*Sing positive music or say a little mantra or prayer while cooking.  This puts that vibration into your food and it will pass on to others when they eat it!  You can play good music, too.  Be happy, smile and fill your food with love and life!