Manda's Veggie And Noodle Mix-up

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sliced celery
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cauliflower floret
• 4 -5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen stir fry vegetables (, brocolli, onion, red pepper, carrot, mushrooms, water chestnuts)
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 dash garlic powder
• 8 ounces fine egg noodles, uncooked

Recipe

• 1 in 6-quart saucepan, over medium heat, cook celery, onion, carrot, cabbage, cauliflower, and garlic in oil until slightly tender (about 10 min.) add remaining ingredients, except noodles; bring to boil.
• 2 reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
• 3 add noodles, cover, and simmer 10-15 minutes or until noodles are tender (may have to add some water, up to 1 c., to produce desired consistency).