This week was all about LOTS of cutting – celery, onions, garlic, green beans and zucchini – for our vegetable-laden soup.

Photo 1: (L-R) Teagan Johnson, Amari Stewart and Eleni Torres practice their knife skills.

Photo 2: Gia Clayton (L) and Mason Schmidt make quick work of the zucchini.

Photo 3: Teagan (L) and Gia add basil and thyme to the vegetable mixture.

Photo 4: Eli stirs the soup base, and finally … it’s done!

Photo 5: A loaf of crusty bread and our meal is ready!