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Rich Vegetable Soup

1 large potato, peeled and diced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup spring onions, chopped
1 cup carrots, chopped
1/2 cup whole kernel corn
1/2 cup sweet peas
1/2 cup fresh cut green beans
1 cup broccoli florets
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cans tomato soup or tomato sauce
1 bell peppers, chopped
1/3 cup mushroom pieces and stems
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon or 2 stalks parsley
2 stalks fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
6 cups water
black and white pepper to taste
salt to taste


Add all ingredients except for the black pepper and salt into a large stock
pot. Heat on medium-high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Add salt and black pepper to taste, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the
potatoes and celery are soft (30-45 minutes).

Serve hot.