"A good, hearty vegetable soup that can be prepared the night before and put to cook before you leave the house in the morning. Excellent topped with..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 onion, chopped
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2 carrots, chopped
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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2 cups chicken broth
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3 cups water
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1/2 cup ham, cut into cubes
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1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 sweet green pepper, diced
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1 zucchini, diced
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1 cup corn kernel
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1 cup orzo pasta, precooked (optional)