Harvest Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 1/2 cups harvest soup mix
1 cup carrots, sliced or 1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup celery, and leaf finely chopped
1 cup cabbage, shredded
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon instant chicken broth or 1 teaspoon bouillon cube
1/2 1/2 lb turkey or 1/2 lb ground beef

Preparation

Place water and Harvest Soup Mix in a heavy pot and simmer 1 hour.
Add all other ingredients and simmer another hour.
Options: Make with smoked sausage and add 1 cup of each fresh diced apples and sweet potatoes, instead of tomatoes.
Other spices that can be added: savory, garlic and tarragon.