Garden Vegetable Mix

Ingredients

 * 6 c water
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 1 md cabbage, shredded
 * 3 c chopped celery
 * 10 oz pkg frozen corn
 * 1/4 tsp garlic powder
 * 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
 * 1 lb fresh green beans
 * 2 c chopped carrots
 * 10 oz pkg frozen peas

Directions
Shred enough for the cabbage to make 6-8 cups. Stem green beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Combine all ingredients in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Fill sink with ice water. Cook vegetables to a full boil over medium heat. Remove from heat. Cook quickly by setting kettle in sink of ice water. Put vegetable mix into four 1-qts containers, leaving 1/2- inch space at top. Seal and label container garden vegetable mix. Freeze and use within 6 months.