2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 medium yellow bell peppers, chopped

1 medium red bell peppers, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

3 celery ribs, chopped

3 carrots, sliced into coins

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 small head green cabbage (about 1 pound), chopped

2 cups fresh or frozen green beans

6 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped or 1 can (28 oz.) no-salt-added tomatoes with liquid, cut up

10 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon salt

1 bay leaf

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 tsp. dried parsley

Coarsely ground black pepper to taste