Not Your Average Garden Soup

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 onion
• 3 celery ribs
• 2 cups water
• 796 ml tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 3 tablespoons chives
• 1 (14 ounce) can pineapple
• 1 small apple
• sliced peeled
• 1 (19 ounce) can beans
• medley
• 1 tablespoon curry
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• dried chili pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in large pot.
2. Slice onions and celery and add to pot cook till translucent.
3. Bring kettle of 2 cups water to boil.
4. Add tomatoes to pot.
5. Combine vegetable bouillon with boiled water.
6. Cut chives and add to pot with ginger and garlic.
7. Empty 1/2 cup of pineapple in pot stir in apple, beans, madras curry and raisins.
8. Add pepper and chili.
9. Start slow because the curry has a kick.
10. Bring to boil then simmer for 20 minutes.
11. Add water, bring to boil again then simmer for another 10 minutes.
12. If you add the veggies, throw them in .