Short on time, but want something healthier than canned soup? Try this quick vegetable soup. It doesn't take much more time than canned, and it tastes so much better!

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped baking potato
1 cup coarsely chopped broccoli
3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

In a large saucepan or stockpot, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the herbs and onion and saute until the onion begins to soften - 3 to 5 minutes. Add all the vegetables, the stock and the bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender - 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper and serve.

Serves 4 to 6