As simple as it gets. Go to your market. Buy a handle of whichever vegetables are available. Throw them in a pot of water and boil. Add seasonings. And enjoy. You choose the veggies your family enjoys. And occasionally throw in something different. You never know if they'll eat it if they don't try it. Or for finicky ones, when it's in the soup they usually don't even notice till it's done, lol. i make soup year-round, not just in cold weather.