Savory Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

 * 1 large can of tomatoes (whole or
 * chopped)
 * 1 can tomato paste
 * 1 6 oz can of v8 (i like the
 * spicy kind)
 * 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut
 * into large chunks
 * 4 celery stalks, chopped into
 * lg chunks
 * 1 large Onion, chopped into large
 * chunks
 * 1 cup or more large, fresh
 * cleaned Mushrooms (left
 * whole)
 * 5 carrots, cut into large
 * chunks
 * 1 quarter head of fresh, green
 * cabbage, cut into big
 * chunks
 * 1 can green beans
 * 1 can lima Beans
 * 1 can corn
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 2 cubes (b**f) or vegetable
 * bullion
 * x enough water to cover
 * veggies by about 2 inches
 * x seasoning to taste

Directions

 * 1) Add all ingredients to a large kettle, squeezing or cubing whole tomatoes, so that their juices become part of the mixture. Cover and let simmer for several hours, adding water as necessary, until the veggies are fully cooked and the flavors have had the chance to mix.
 * 2) (this soup is really better the second day).
 * 3) I have not included can sizes, since how much (or what you add) really depends on your personal taste.
 * 4) (hominy, for instance, is something i sometimes add, and is really good!) this recipe has no fat and is delicious!! enjoy!