1. Begin by rehydrating vegetables according to instructions.

2. In separate bowl, assemble and measure out remainder of ingredients while veggies are rehydrating. If you don't already have the Condensed Soup Mix** made, do this now. You'll have some left over for future meals.

3 Measure 8 cups water into medium sized heavy pot. Add all above ingredients.

4. Simmer, uncovered, till all vegetables are tender and allow flavors to blend, about 20 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by 1/4th (approx. 6 cups.)

5. In separate bowl, combine:
2 Tbsp Thrive Butter powder
1 Cup Condensed Cream of "something" Soup Mix powder **

6. Gradually blend in 3 Cups water to reconstitute.
7. Slowly add cream mixture to simmering soup, stirring until thickened.
8. Add: 1 dash Tabasco or other Hot sauce. More if you like it spicier.
9. Adjust Salt to taste. For extra creaminess, feel free to add a dash of heavy cream.

**Condensed Cream of "something" Soup Mix:
Mix the following ingredients together and store in a jar for easy soup mix:

1 Cup Thrive Non-fat Milk
3/4 Cup Cornstarch
1/4 Cup Thrive bouillon granules
4 Tbsp Thrive Freeze Dried Minced Onions
1 tsp dried Basil
1 tsp dried Thyme
1.2 tsp. pepper

(For the equivalent of one can of condensed cream soup, mix 1/3 C dry mix with 1 1/4 C water. Cook until thick.)