Very Veggie Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 shallots, sliced
1 cup thinly sliced celery
3 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth or (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, in juice
3 cups water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 -2 tablespoon chili paste
2 large carrots, sliced
2 cups frozen green beans
1 cup frozen corn
2 cups shredded cabbage
salt and pepper

Preparation

heat oil in large stockpot and saute shallots and celery till soft.
add broth,tomatoes,tomato paste,and water.
bring to a boil.
reduce heat to a simmer and cook,uncovered, for about 20 minutes.
add vegetables to the pot and return to a simmer.
season with salt and pepper.
add chili paste and simmer soup till veggies are tender.