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
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 tsp. dried parsley
Coarsely ground black pepper to taste
In a large wide-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat oil to medium heat. Add bell peppers, onions, celery, and carrots; sauté for approximately 5 to 6 minutes or until browned. Make room in the center for the garlic and sauté for 1 minute more.
Add the next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until veggies are tender. Remove the bay leaf. Add parsley and mix well. Top with black pepper if desired.
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