Rootsie Hippie Healthy Soul Soup

Rootsie Hippie Healthy Soul Soup
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 small turnip
1 small butternut squash
3 celery stalks
1/2 bag of baby carrots
1 large onion
3 cloves garlic
1/2 bag frozen blackeyed peas
1/2 bag frozen okra
1/2 bag frozen kale
1 c red lentils
1 c raw cashews
1 bunch fresh basil
1 bunch fresh parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bunch broccoli
Sea salt and cracked pepper
Veg Stock

Pour olive oil in soup pan and turn heat to med high.
Peel and cube turnip and squash and place in soup pan.
Chop celery, onion, garlic and add to pan with carrots.
Add peas, ochra, kale, lentils and cashews to the love pot.
Chop the herbs and put in the pot.
Sautee to release volitile oils.
When browning starts cover with veggie broth and turn up to high.
Bring to boil then turn down to simmer.
Season with salt and pepper(add a little red pepper for xtra heat)
Cover and simmer for about 45 mins.
Check season and adjust if necessary.
Add broccoli.
Simmer uncovered another ten or so minutes until peas are tender.
Enjoy with brown rice or noodles. (pictured above w/ purple sticky rice)
Or serve with hearty grain bread.
Sprinkle with hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds.

Always make a big pot of soup. Even if you live alone. Give some to neighbors ,friends and family.