Percie loves soup

It was a cold day. Percie was hungry after helping Nana at the computer all day, and Nana made her this soup. Have your mom or dad make you this soup on a cold day, and let Nana know how you like it!

HEARTY COLD DAY VEGETABLE SOUP
(can add cooked ham, sausage, or shrimp for the meat lovers)
By chef ccasewilson

1 medium yellow onion
1 heaping tablespoon garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups chicken broth
2 qts water (enough to cover potatoes)
2 idaho potatoes
(chopped in 1 inch cubes peel on)
2 tablespoons fresh organic thyme
2 cups organic carrots roughly chopped
2 cups frozen peas
3-4 cups fresh organic spinach
1 can chick peas drained and rinsed
1 pkg lipton vegetable soup dry mix
Worcestershire sauce to taste – 4-5 tbs.
Dash of white wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons browning sauce
½ cup brown rice (instant)
½ cup light sour cream
Parmesan curls and croutons for garnish

Directions:
Saute onion, garlic in olive oil (salt and pepper) until onions are translucent; add chicken broth, water, thyme, potatoes and carrots cook until tender; add rice, dry soup mix, frozen peas, fresh spinach, browning sauce, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, more s&p, vinegar and let simmer 20 minutes
Garnish soup with fresh curls of parmesan cheese and croutons/light sour cream, serve with warm ww organic tortillas