Warm up your winter nights with Rorie's Almost a Meal Soup! This hearty and comforting bowl is packed with a medley of vegetables and savory flavors, making it the perfect go-to for a cozy, satisfying meal on chilly evenings.Get the recipe:2 Tbsp olive oil ( optional or water saut)2 leeks white part only chopped4 garlic gloved pressed optional2 fennel chopped optional4 stalks of celery cut in thicker slices2 large carrots cut in half thick slices2 peeled Yukon gold pot cut in chunks1 peeled sweet pot cut in chunks1 cup cubed butternut chunks1 zucchini cut in 1/4 lengthwise then thick slices1 yellow squash cut in 1/4 lengthwise then thick slices1 turnip cut in cubes ( smaller then chunks)1 cup short grain brown or Arborio rice12 cups water1.5 Tbs Sea salt adjust to tastePepper to tasteOptional fresh or dried herbs for flavor to taste - dill, parsley thyme, basilThe full recipe: https://www.kosher.com/recipe/almost-a-full-meal-soup