Vegetable Stew

Description
"Delicious & 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
 * 1 1/2 quarts vegetable broth
 * 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
 * 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
 * 1/2 head Chinese cabbage, cored and shredded
 * 4 large potatoes
 * 1 tablespoon dried oregano
 * 2 teaspoons dried basil
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 * 1/4 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 1/2 hour.