• 2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
• 1 medium onion(s), diced
• 2 medium carrot(s), diced
• 1 medium sweet red pepper(s), diced
• 1 medium stalk celery, diced
• 2 small zucchini, diced
• 2 cup green cabbage, shredded
• 2 cup Swiss chard, chopped
• 2 cup cauliflower, small florets
• 2 cup broccoli, small florets
• 2 tsp thyme, fresh, chopped
• 6 cup vegetable broth
• 2 Tbsp parsley, or chives, fresh, chopped
• 1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, optional

1. Instructions:
2. Put garlic, vegetables, thyme and broth into a large soup pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat;
3. reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes.
4. Stir in parsley or chives; season to taste with salt,pepper and lemon juice. OR - set out the salt, pepper and lemon juice and let everyone season to taste on their own.

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