Hearty Vegetable Soup

  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 1 potato, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 stalks of celery, sliced
  • 1 16 oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 C. frozen English peas
  • 1/2 C. frozen green beans
  • 1/2 C. frozen corn
  • 4 vegetable bouillon cubes to make
  • 3 C. water
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. basil
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ground pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, till the carrot is tender but not mushy (about 45 minutes). Remove bay leaf.

Add additional salt as desired.