sigmund's ~ one-pot, curried soup

"All ingredients are optional. The object is to make a healthful, nutritious meal using whatever you have at home."
-Sigmund Finman

2 C. water bring to a boil

While waiting, add 1 level Tbs. of curry powder

or 1/2 tsp. each of cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger(or use finely diced fresh), cardamon, mace and stir.

(you don't want this stuff sticking to the side of the pot and burning!)

Garlic (Put in as much as you like... granulated, powder, fresh, whatever. Remember this is your recipe now)

Hot pepper (refer to garlic)

1/2 tsp. powdered (or dried to taste) kelp

When the spices have reached the boiling point, add one 6 3/4 oz. can of tuna fish
Add the included water or oil, or

Swedish meatballs,

One scant serving of gnocchi
A couple of pieces of pickled herring (which will cook down and give the soup a wonderful taste)
1/2 to 1 C. of your favorite fresh or frozen vegetables
(I use whatever leafy greens I can find, plus, sometimes, okra, onion, green peppers, or corn if I'm not using gnocchi)
Add a dash or spoonful of your favorite vinegar to taste

Bring to a boil and let simmer for ten minutes or until everything's done.
Before serving, add a Tbs. of your favorite vegetable oil, (omit if you're using the oil from your tuna fish), a Tbs. of brewer's yeast and a 1/2 tsp. of miso.

Serves one as a hearty meal, or two as an appetizer.

NOTE:Sigmund says he is just a regular guy... he has been eating for over fifty years and cooking for almost forty of them. He has been collecting blues, folk, and jazz recordings for almost as long as he has been cooking. He lives in Pittsburgh, where he is a social worker, working with dual-diagnosed children and their families. You can write to Sigmund in care of f1@finman-lorrin.com