I love this soup. I like to have the vegetables cut medium it makes is hardier. But if you prefer smooth you can always chop smaller or puree. I also omit the bay leaf because I don't like bay leaf. I also use a ham hock from left over Easter or Christmas dinner.
This Classic Cobb Wraps recipe contains flour tortillas, oscar mayer bacon, romaine lettuce leaves, avocado, oscar mayer roasted turkey breast and more.
This Garden Patch Franks recipe contains oscar mayer selects hardwood smoked turkey franks, whole wheat hot dog sandwich rolls, tomato, green onions, cucumbers and more.
This was my winning entry in the Annual Power Facts Recipe Contest sponsored by Alabama Power. I think it was in 2004. Warning: it's loaded with fat, calories and TASTE!!