Classic Vegetable Stew (Soup) Recipe

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large celery stalk, diced
• 2 carrots peeled, cut crosswise in 1 inch chunks, then cut chunks vertically in large slivers
• 2 cups coarsely shredded cabbage
• 2 medium potatoes peeled, cut lengthwise twice then crosswise into 1" pieces
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 4-6 cups vegetable, chicken, beef broth (or water + bullion)
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt & pepper to taste (optional)
• About 1/2 to 1 teaspoon TOTAL of your favorite dried soup herbs (I like ground cumin, Italian leaf blend, red pepper flakes)
• 1 or 2 tablespoons butter

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