Vegetable soup


1 large onion (chopped)
1 large bell pepper (chopped)
Half bunch celery (sliced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper


32 oz chicken broth
32 oz beef broth

4 beef boullioun cubes

1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon crushed basil
32 oz can of crushed tomatoes
32 oz can of whole plum tomatoes

16 oz can lima beans
2 16 oz cans corn
16-oz can red (kidney) beans

two yellow squash, sliced
1 cup dry noodles or elbow macaroni
5 carrots (sliced)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup ketchup

In large pot, cook first five ingredients over medium heat until wilted. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for an hour.

Makes a number of servings and flavor will improve after a day in the refrigerator.

Mike Guidry