3 tbsp Olive oil
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
1 medium sized potato, peeled and sliced
1 medium sized white onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh or dried parsley or 1 tbsp dried oregano or 1 tbsp fresh or dried rosemary (whichever you have at home)
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1/2 packet of baby spinach salad, or equivalent amount of kale
1 (28 oz) can of fire roasted tomatoes, or a can of diced or crushed tomatoes
1 roasted red pepper (get it pre-packaged from the grocery store), well drained and finely chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
A pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Any shredded cheese you like
Any crusty bread to go with the soup.