easy veggie soup

Ingredients

• 1 large can crushed or diced tomatoes
• 1 chopped small onion
• 4 cloves diced garlic
• 1 bag frozrn mixed veggies
• 1 bag sliced okra (optional)
• 3 - beef or chicken boulion cubes
• 6 cups water
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon rosemary, dried
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cooked barley or rice (optional)
• 1 cup cooked diced chicken or beef (optional )
• 1 stalk celery with leaves chopped