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Vegetable Soup

Hearty, healthy and delicious ....one of my favorite soups to make!
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 1 cup cabbage diced
  • 1 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 can pinto or black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen or canned corn
  • 4-6 cups water or broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup pasta (ditalini, macaroni, alphabet or other small shapes)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • grated parmesan cheese for serving if desired

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion, celery, carrots, cabbage, and salt. Cook until slightly softened. 
  • Add garlic, chili powder and Italian seasoning. Stir for 1-2 minutes. (Turn off heat if prepping to cook later.)
  • Add tomatoes, beans, corn, water, and bay leaf. Cook on medium-high heat for about 30 minutes. 
  • Add pasta and additional water if needed. Cook an additional 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Taste for seasoning, garnish with parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve.