Big Batch Veggie Patch Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup onion (chopped)
• 1 cup celery
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 2 cups canned diced potatoes (1 lg can)
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt
• pepper
• 2 tablespoons italian seasoning
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 12 ounces vegetable juice (1 can of v8 juice)
• 3 cups water
• 4 cups diced tomatoes with juice (2 14.5 oz cans)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 (16 ounce) bags frozen mixed vegetables

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in stock pot over medium heat. add onion, celery, garlic and seasonings. cook until onions are translucent.
• 2 add broth, tomatoes and juice, tomatoe paste, and 3 cups water. bring to a boil and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• 3 add vegetables and simmer for at least 30 mins before serving. add more seasonings to taste.
• 4 the longer it simmers the better. enjoy !