| | START WITH |
| 1 | | Cubed potato |
| | Water, or stock |
| | BRING TO A BOIL AND SIMMER |
| | ADD ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
| | COMBINATIONS |
| 2 | | Peeled stalks of broccoli or 1c florets, chopped |
| | Dried onion |
| | Veg bouillon |
| | OR |
| 2 | | Carrots, chopped |
| 1/4 | ts | Curry powder |
| | OR |
| 1 | c | Mushrooms |
| 1 | tb | Wine (1-3T) |
| | OR |
| 2 | | Stalks celery, chopped |
| 1/4 | ts | Tarragon, marjoram, or savory |
| | OR |
| 1 | pk | Frozen spinach or kale |
| | Grated nutmeg |
| 1/4 | ts | Lemon juice |
| | OR |
| 1 | c | Frozen corn |
| 1 | ts | Fresh parsely |
| | OR |
| 1 | c | Frozen peas |
| 1/8 | ts | Each of ginger and pepper |
| 1 | ts | Vinegar (1-3t) |
| | OR |
| 1 | | Sweet potato or half an acorn squash, peeled and chopped |
| 1/2 | ts | Italian herb mixture |
