2 tablespoons canola oil

2 onions (1 minced, 1 sliced in half moons)

2 cloves garlic crushed, or 2 cubes frozen garlic

4 zucchinis

4 carrots

2 pounds pumpkin

1 (10-oz./280-g.) can sliced mushrooms

2 medium potatoes cubed (optional)

2 whole small onions (optional)

1 tablespoon chicken soup mix

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar

6 cups water

1 and 1/2 cups cauliflower florets