Pot-Luck Super Soup

Materials

big soup kettle

Instructions

1. Discuss the concept of a pot-luck meal.
2. Ask the children to name some vegetables to add to a "pot-luck super
soup." Make a list of the vegetables.
3. Send home a letter asking parents to send in a vegetable to add to the
soup. Use the vegetables that children suggested.
4. Collect all of the vegetables from the children on the given day.
5. Let the children help wash the vegetables and cut them into bite-sized
pieces.
6. Pour water into a large soup kettle. Add the vegetables and flavoring to
the water and begin the cooking process. Cook the soup for about an
hour or until the vegetables are tender. Safety Note: Keep children away
from the stove while the soup is simmering.
7. Serve the soup to the children with crackers or bread for "dunking."
8. Make sure to acknowledge each child for his or her contribution to the
super soup!