Garden Vegetable Mix

Ingredients

6 c water
1 tb salt
1 head cabbage
3 c celery
10 oz corn
1/4 ts garlic powder
1 1/2 ts basil
1 lb green beans
2 c carrots
10 oz peas

Instructions

Shred enough of the cabbage to make 6 to 8 cups. Stem green beans and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Combine all ingredients in a large kettle or Dutch Oven. Fill sink with ice water. Cook vegetables to a full boil over medium heat. Remove from heat. Cook quickly by setting kettle in sink of icewater. Put vegetable mix into four 1-qt containers, leaving 1/2 inch space at top. Seal and label container Garden Vegetable Mix. Freeze and use within 6 months Makes about 15 cups of Mix.