Hearty Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 qt. water
2 pkg. Manischewitz lima bean soup mix with barley
1 c. large lima beans
6 chicken bouillon cubes
6 carrots
6 medium potatoes
10 oz. fresh mushrooms
2 cans stewed tomatoes
1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

In a large soup pot, add water, soup starter, lima beans and bouillon cubes.
Simmer for 1 hour.
Cut vegetables and add after first hour.
Simmer on low for 1 hour.
Stewed tomatoes can be added at this time, along with flavor packs from soup mix.
Season to taste with pepper and extra bouillon.
Continue simmering for 30 to 40 minutes.