VEGETABLE QUINOA SOUP

large carrots, sliced or diced

stalks celery, sliced

onion, diced

head of cabbage, chopped

medium zucchini, cut in half & sliced

diced tomatoes with juices (pref. fire roasted)

beans of choice, drained and rinsed (I used one can white beans & one can three bean medley)

dry quinoa

herbes de provence or 1 teaspoon each thyme & rosemary

garlic powder

red pepper flakes, optional

water or vegetable broth

mineral salt & fresh cracked pepper,