This soup can be made just as easily on the stove top; it will probably take about 30 minutes to cook on the stove. I used Old World Seasoning which is a spice blend containing paprika, celery, garlic, onion, dill seed and dill weed, caraway seed, turmeric, bay leaf, marjoram, thyme, savory, basil and rosemary. Use your favorite spice/herb blend.