Add any combinations of the following: quarter c. any cooked meat, poultry or fish quarter c. cooked rice, pasta or potatoes or combination of two 1 c. mixed frozen vegetables or mix your own, such as celery, onion, green beans, corn, carrots and cabbage half c. canned tomatoes Pinch of thyme, parsley, garlic powder and half small bay leaf (remove bay leaf before serving) Salt and pepper to taste quarter t. sugar Fresh green lettuce leaf to add fresh taste Combine everything in a 2-cup saucepan in order listed. Lay lettuce leaf on top; cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer and cook gently for 20 minutes. If using raw vegetables, cook 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf and lettuce leaf. Enjoy