Vegetable Stew

Description
"Delicious and easy vegetable stew inspired by Providence's City Farm Manager, Rich. Organic, locally grown, and in season ingredients have the best flavor. add a bit more cayenne for a tasty home remedy. Serve hot with warm bread."
 * Original recipe yield: 12 servings.

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons butter
 * 1 large yellow onion, chopped
 * 2 bunches leeks, chopped
 * 1 clove elephant garlic, chopped
 * 4 stalks celery, chopped
 * 3 large carrots, chopped
 * 1½ quarts vegetable broth
 * 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
 * 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
 * ½ head Chinese cabbage, cored and shredded
 * 4 large potatoes
 * 1 tablespoon dried oregano
 * 2 teaspoons dried basil
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 * ¼ teaspoon celery salt
 * 1 dash ground cayenne pepper
 * 2 bay leaves
 * grated Parmesan cheese to taste

Directions

 * 1) Add onions, leeks, and garlic to pot coated with butter.
 * 2) Add in carrots, celery, tomato sauce, black beans, cabbage, and potatos.
 * 3) Bring to a boil then allow to simmer for approx ½ hour.