Hearty Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 3 cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
• 2 cups water
• 1 leek, chopped
• 1 potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed

Directions

In a large pot over high heat, combine the celery, onion, carrots, tomatoes, tomato-vegetable juice, water, leek, potato, peas, corn, beans, rice, soy sauce, thyme, ground black pepper, garlic powder and dill weed.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.