1 large onion, chopped
garlic powder
red pepper flakes
4 celery stocks
salt & pepper to taste
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
1 cup of fresh asparagus, chopped
1 cup of fresh or frozen corn
2 cups of broccoli, chopped
2 cups of cauliflower-chopped
2 [14.0z] cans of nosalt stewed tomatoes
2 [14.oz] cans of nosalt tomato sauce
1 [14.oz] can of low or nosalt V-8 joice
3 to 4 cans of water and
2 rounded tablespoon low salt beef flavored [veggie] broth
Put onion, celery, mushrooms & asparagus in large soup pot. Add a little water or some broth and cook till tender.
Add all the other ingredients including spices. Bring to a boil. Then simmer for about an 1 hr to 45 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Enjoy with vegan crackers or garlic vegan bread. Serve a bowel of fresh fruit, and you have a very healthy and hearty meal. This soup makes a large batch which freezes well. Also good cooked in a slow cooker