2 onions, diced

2 cloves garlic or 2 cubes Gefen Frozen Garlic

8–9 large carrots, thinly sliced

1 red pepper, diced

1 potato, peeled and cut into chunks

4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups water plus 3 and 1/2 teaspoons vegetable soup mix

4 cups water

1 and 1/4 cups milk or water

salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 teaspoon dried ginger (optional)