Manda's Veggie and Noodle Mix-Up

• 34 cup sliced celery
• 34 cup chopped onion
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cauliflower floret
• 4 -5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (16 ounce) bagfrozen stir fry vegetables (, brocolli, onion, red pepper, carrot, mushrooms, water chestnuts)
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 dash garlic powder
• 8 ounces fine egg noodles, uncooked

1. In 6-quart saucepan, over medium heat, cook celery, onion, carrot, cabbage, cauliflower, and garlic in oil until slightly tender (about 10 min.)
2. Add remaining ingredients, except noodles; bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
4. Add noodles, cover, and simmer 10-15 minutes or until noodles are tender (may have to add some water, up to 1 c., to produce desired consistency).

celery, onion, carrot, cabbage, cauliflower floret, garlic, olive oil, chicken broth, water, tomato juice, tomatoes, vegetables, italian seasoning, ground black pepper, garlic powder, egg noodles

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mandas-veggie-and-noodle-mix-up-21034 (may not work)