Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter
3 ribs celery, diced
1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
6 drops hot sauce
2 Tbsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
12 c. water
potatoes
1 large onion, diced
1 large bell pepper, diced
2 tsp. thyme
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. dry white wine
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
5 carrots, sliced
1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables

Preparation

Saute onion, celery and bell pepper in butter.
Add diced tomatoes and seasonings; stir well.
Add water, carrots and potatoes, tomato sauce and wine.
Cook until potatoes and carrots are tender.
Add vegetables and simmer.
Yields 12 quarts.