Not Your Average Garden Soup

I found this recipe on foodtv.ca. It's from a show called Fixing Dinner. It looks really good. I haven't tried it yet, but when I do I'll write a comment on how it tastes.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 1  onion
• 3  celery ribs
• 2  cups water
• 796  ml tomatoes
• 2  teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules
• 1  teaspoon  grated fresh ginger
• 3  tablespoons chives
• 1 (14 ounce) can pineapple
• 1  small apple, sliced peeled
• 1 (19 ounce) can  beans, medley
• 1  tablespoon curry
• 2  tablespoons raisins
• 2  cups water
• 1  cup  frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
• 1  teaspoon pepper
•  dried chili pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oil in large pot.
2. Slice onions and celery and add to pot cook till translucent.
3. Bring kettle of 2 cups water to boil.
4. Add tomatoes to pot.
5. Combine vegetable bouillon with boiled water.
6. Cut chives and add to pot with ginger and garlic.
7. Empty 1/2 cup of pineapple in pot stir in apple, beans, madras curry and raisins.
8. Add pepper and chili. Start slow because the curry has a kick.
9. Bring to boil then simmer for 20 minutes. Add water, bring to boil again then simmer for another 10 minutes.
10. If you add the veggies, throw them in .