Low-Fat Veggie Soup

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 6 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 (15 ounce) can sliced carrots, drained
• 1/2 (15 ounce) can sliced potatoes, drained
• 1/2 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
• 1/2 (11 ounce) can canned corn (such as Green Giant Niblets(R)), drained
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 5 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups tomato puree
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese