New Year New You Healthy Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
1 1/2 cups diced onions
3 cups celery, diced
1 large bell pepper, diced
5 cups carrots, diced
28 ounces diced tomatoes
3 cups green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups celery leaves, chopped
5 teaspoons knorr chicken bouillon
2 teaspoons knorr tomato bouillon
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon herbes de provence
1/8 cup sodium-free seasoning, blend
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 green onions
15 cups water

Preparation

Saute onion and garlic in large stock pot at medium heat until translucent.
Add celery, carrots and bell pepper and saute 2 minutes more.
Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a low boil.
Once boiling, reduce to simmer and continue cooking for 90 minutes to develop flavors.
Enjoy as is for a non-meat meal. Or add cooked chicken to make a heartier meal.