Country Vegetable Soup

• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 lg. carrot, peeled and sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 md. onion, chopped
• 2 cans (15) Northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp. Kitchen Bouquet
• 1 pkg. (10) frozen chopped spinach
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 cup sliced zucchini
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can (8) tomato sauce
• 2 cans (14-1/2) chicken broth
• Grated parmesean cheese (optional)

1. In a large pot,saute celery, carrots, garlic and onions in olive oil until tender.
2. Add remaining ingredients except cheese; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
3. Serve sprinkled with cheese if desired.

olive oil, stalks celery, carrot, garlic, onion, northern beans, kitchen, spinach, cabbage, zucchini, potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, tomato sauce, chicken broth, parmesean cheese

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/21022 (may not work)