Cheryl St.John

"I rarely cook anything exactly the same way twice, so play around with these ingredients and the amount of liquid to get a healthy soup your family will enjoy."

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 turnip, peeled and cubed

1 parsnip, peeled and cubed

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped celery

29 oz. canned diced tomatoes, salsa-style with chilies, un-drained

1 or 2 cans fat free chicken broth

1 8 oz can V_8 vegetable juice

2 cups water

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. ground cumin

celtic sea salt to taste

Mix all ingredients in slow cooker, cover and cook on high heat setting for 4-6 hrs. until vegetables are tender.