Pantry Raid: Snoverreaction/SnOMG/Snomageddon Soup

Everyone has been FREAKING out about the impending 16-24" predicted in snow. But really folks, instead of buying more, this is a great opportunity to clean out your pantry/freezer. You know, those cans with an inch of dust on them, that bag of peas that's been in the freezer since the beginning of time.

Here's something healthy and filling you can make from your pantry (or, I challenge you to be creative and throw something together yourself!):

Snowverreaction/SnOMG/Snomageddon Soup (thank you EZRJ for correcting me with "snopocalypse is soooo 2009; it's snomageddon now)

Choose any of the following, saute veggies in a little oil, add whatever else you like + 4-6 cups of vegetable stock (or water & salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc.); bring to a boil and simmer 30-40 minutes until everything is cooked and tender.

onions
garlic
carrots
celery
parsnips
brussel sprouts
mushrooms
broccoli
cauliflower
cabbage
zucchini
squash
chickpeas
kidney beans
black beans
lentils
potatoes
sweet potatoes
corn
peas
rice
cubed chicken
ground meat
beef cubes

The cost: Free. It's in your pantry.

P.S. If in the process of cleaning out your pantry you find that can of [insert non-perishable item] you bought 3 years ago and still haven't used, think about donating it to someone who needs it.