Chunky Vegetable Stew with Chickpeas

Description
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Ingredients

 * 2 	tbsp  	Oil
 * 2 		Garlic cloves
 * 1 	cup 	Chopped onions
 * 2 		Celery stalks
 * -cut into ½ pieces
 * 2 		Carrots, cut into discs
 * 2 	med 	Parsnips, cut into discs
 * 1 	large 	Potato, cubed
 * 3 	cup 	-Tomato juice, plus:
 * 5 	cup 	-Water
 * 1/2 	cup 	Chopped parsley
 * 1 	tsp 	Marjoram or oregano
 * Salt and pepper, to taste
 * 1 	can 	Chickpeas, drained
 * 2 	cup 	Shredded cabbage (optional)

Directions
1 	Heat the oil in a large pan and toss the onion, garlic, celery, carrots, parsnips and potato in it over a low heat.

2 	Add the juice and water, marjoram, oregano, salt and pepper to taste.

3 	Increase the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

4 	Add the drained chickpeas and the cabbage, if you are using it, and cook for a further 10 minutes.

5 	Serves 6