Veggie Delight Soup

Ingredients

• 1 leek
• 2 cups brussels sprouts
• 1 small head green cabbage
• 1 large zucchini
• 1 large yellow squash
• 2 cups carrots
• 2 cups grape tomatoes
• 1 cup mushrooms
• 4 medium celery stalks
• 1 large red sweet pepper
• 2 tbsps light olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 10 cups water
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 chicken bouillon cubes

Directions

1. Slice brussels sprouts in half length-wise, cut leeks and mushrooms into bite-sized slices.
2. Place brussels sprouts leeks and mushrooms into a large frying pan with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until the leeks begin to brown and the leek and mushrooms soften.
3. Bring broth, water and bouillon cubes to a boil in a large pot.
4. Chop all other veggies into bite-sized pieces.
5. When the pot is boiling, add all veggies, including the brussels sprouts, leeks and mushrooms.
6. Simmer for about 1 hour, longer if possible.