Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. defatted chicken broth
2 c. water
2 c. carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
4 c. (packed) green cabbage, chopped
2 large tomatoes (2 c.), chopped or 1 pt. can tomatoes
2 large white potatoes, cut in chunks
1 (10 oz.) box frozen baby lima beans
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. salt or salt substitute
1 Tbsp. sugar
pepper to taste

Preparation

Bring chicken and water mixture to a boil.
Add onion, celery and carrots.
Cook 2 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Discard bay leaves.