Ingredients
¼cuponion,chopped
2garlic cloves,minced
small diced tomatoes,1 can, low sodium, with juice
1cupcabbage,chopped
¼cupcarrot,chopped
¼cupgreen beans,chopped
½cupbell pepper,chopped
¾cupbroccoli,chopped, or zucchini
5cupsbeef broth,low sodium
2bay leaves
½tspthyme
½tspbasil
pepper,to taste
2cupsbrown rice,cooked
Preparation
In a large pot, cook the onion, garlic, carrots, beans and cabbage over medium heat until slightly softened.
Stir in the bell peppers, undrained tomatoes, broth, bay leaves, thyme, basil, and pepper.
Simmer 6 to 7 minutes.
Add in the zucchini or broccoli and rice, then simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves.
Serve, and enjoy!