Zuppanitz (soup of nothing)

This is a polish soup that my grandmother used to make and we have always made. Great to use up extra veggies you have on hand--it is also called garbage soup, because you can use all the veggies that are kind of old that you would otherwise throw away. It is a great soup for a cold night with a grilled cheese! The picture has a dumpling in it.

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 stalks celery, chopped finely
3 large new potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
7 cups water
5 vegetable bouillon cubes
5 whole allspice
2 pinches thyme
3 bay leaves
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour

add oil to stock pot over medium heat.
add chopped onion and celery.
heat over medium heat for about 5 mins (or until tender).
add water and bouillion cubes.
add all veggies and spices.
cook about 20-30 mins until all veggies are very soft.
in small pan, melt butter and slowly add flour and stir until golden brown. Slowly add some of the broth from your soup and stir to make a rew. Add this mixture to the soup and either mash with a potato masher OR for a smoother, creamier soup use an immersion blender.
Yum!