Vegetable Vegan Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced (optional))
• 2 large carrots (peeled and sliced)
• 2 celery sticks (sliced)
• 1 can (28oz diced tomatoes with juices)
• 1 1/2 cups green beans (sliced into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 medium potato or 6 baby potatoes (about 1 cup, diced)
• 1 head (2lbs. of green cabbage (about 8 – 10 cups), cored and chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 5 – 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• Salt + pepper (to taste)
• Splash of balsamic or white wine vinegar (or juice of small lemon)
• Chopped parsley
• Lemon wedges
• Crusty bread