Whatever You Want Soup

For the original recipe and instructions, see “Whatever You Want Soup” at cooking.nytimes.com

Yield 6 to 8 servings Cook about 45 minutes lamb, turkey, veal, pork, meat, short ribs

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, olive oil or neutral-tasting oil
2 medium onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
Kosher salt
6 to 8 cups meat, vegetables or other add-ins (see notes)
About 1 1/2 pounds raw, boneless chicken (optional)
About 8 cups water or chicken stock, preferably homemade (see notes)

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