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Here is a great link to show you how to dice a potato...
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I'm sure the coin shape carrot would be fine...(but not too think, you want them to cook about the same amount of time and carrots take longer to soffen) if you want to dice it... check out this link web page
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I can't decide what to make first!
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Your welcome!
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I don't use any particular size... just whatever I feel like doing. If I don't want to wait too long for it to cook, I'll cut the veggies smaller so they cook faster. If I have more time, I'll cut them in larger chunks (saves chopping time) and let them cook longer. It really makes no difference as long as they are tender when you eat them.
I've made several modifications to my recipe since I originally posted it. I'll post a revised version below.
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I have experimented around with this a lot, and here is my favorite version. It ends up almost like a chicken stew. It's really the ultimate comfort food, and it's loaded with SF! I also like dipping fresh French bread in it. YUM! If you have a food processor it will make the chopping and pureeing much easier.
1/2 - 1 Tbsp olive oil
approx 2-3 tsp minced garlic (can use a little garlic powder instead if you're sensitive to garlic)
approx 1 Tbsp minced onion (can use a little onion powder instead if you're sensitive to onion)
1 quart chicken broth (100% fat free, no MSG)
1 quart veggie broth (100% fat free, no MSG)
1-2 cups water
1 can tomatoes or 3-4 fresh med tomatoes, pureed well
4 med carrots, diced
2-3 med zucchini, sliced or diced
1-2 tsp basil (approx... season to taste)
2 bay leaves
1-2 tsp salt (approx... season to taste)
1/2 - 3/4 cup elbow noodles (no egg)
cooked chicken, cut in bite-size pieces (use as much as you want, but I use about 3-4 med breasts)
If you don't want to use chicken, you could try:
1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed well
tofu, drained and cut into 1/4 - 1/2" cubes (I haven't tried this yet)
In large pot, saute garlic and onion in oil over med heat. Add veggies and saute for a minute or two. Add broth, water, tomatoes, and seasonings (add garbanzo beans now if you're using them). Simmer until veggies (and beans) are tender. Add chicken (or tofu, if you're using it) and pasta. Simmer at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally so noodles don't stick, until noodles are tender.
This soup is loaded with SF! The IF in this comes in the form of tomatoes and garbanzo beans (IF outside, SF inside). You can also add okra (IF outside, SF inside) or green beans if you want a little more IF. The gummy SF in the middle of the okra cooks out and makes the soup creamy.
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You took out the potatoes? And the okra? Anything else?
You like the chicken better than the garbanzo beans, Julie?
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Isn't there only one setting for dicing in the food processor? Since the carrots have to be smaller than the taters, that wouldn't work.
I really need a food processor!
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I took out the potatoes because it seemed slightly too starchy with that and the pasta. You can do a little of both or just one of either. Okra, too, is optional, and I just got tired of it. It will still be good if you use it, though! Soup is a VERY flexible meal... you can throw in lots of stuff or take out the things you don't care for. Don't be scared to experiment! 
I have never been a big bean lover. My husband prefers the soup with the garbanzo beans, and I prefer it with the chicken. Just go with what is best for your tastes.
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You're overthinking this... just chop the veggies up in the size chunks you want to eat and throw them in the pot. You can use big chunks or tiny pellets. It really makes no difference to the taste of the recipe... just decide based on your personal preference and how much time you have to let it cook.
My food processor has 2 slicer/shredder discs. I just cut the veggies lengthwise and then put them in the food processor to be sliced. I end up with small-med pieces that way. When I first started using the food processor, I just put the whole zucchini in there (without the ends, of course) and had big circle slices in my soup. It was kinda pretty...
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