Healthy Veggie Soup

Ingredients

• 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 large chopped onion
• 1 lb. sliced carrots
• 5 minced garlic cloves
• 4 stalks celery, diced
• 1 small diced head cabbage
• 1 large green bell pepper, sliced
• 4 plum tomatoes, diced
• 1 Tbsp. dried basil
• 1-inch chunk fresh ginger
• 3 1/2 c. cold water
• salt and pepper to taste