Chunky Winter Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 quart beef stock or 1 quart broth
2 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks (try to use russet or white potatoes)
2 tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped
2 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
salt
pepper

Preparation

Cook onion in the oil in a large saucepan for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
Add the remaining ingredients except salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Remove bay leaf.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve hot.