Chunky Vegetable Stew with Chickpeas

Description
Serves 6

Ingredients

 * 2 tbsp oil
 * 2 garlic cloves
 * 1 cup chopped onions
 * 2 celery stalks cut into ½ pieces
 * 2 carrots, cut into discs
 * 2 medium parsnips, cut into discs
 * 1 large potato, cubed
 * 3 cups tomato juice + 5 cups water
 * ½ cup chopped parsley
 * 1 tsp marjoram or oregano
 * salt and pepper, to taste
 * 1 can chickpeas, drained
 * 2 cups 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.