INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp
olive oil (or another cooking oil such as canola oil or sunflower oil)
1/2
large onion (chopped)
Optional: 3 cloves garlic (minced)
2
ribs celery (chopped)
2
carrots (sliced and peeled)
2 cups
mixed vegetables (chopped, try cauliflower, zucchini, or green beans)
1/2 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
thyme
1 tsp
oregano
1
bay leaf
8 cups
vegetable broth (or 8 cups water + 2 cubes vegetable bouillon)
1 14 ounce can
tomatoes (undrained)
Optional: Parmesan cheese or Parmesan cheese substitute