Quick Lunchbox Soup

Liquid: tomato sauce or broth Protein: beans, leftover cooked meat, diced ham or sausage Vegetables: frozen peas, shredded carrots, chopped spinach, diced avocado, minced onion, leftover cooked vegetables—any combination works Add-ins: shredded cheese, herbs, splash of cream Put everything into a medium saucepan (except the add-ins) and simmer for 10 –15 minutes until vegetables are fully cooked. Stir in any add-ins, if you like. Ladle into thermoses.