Vegetarian Vegetable Soup

This is a very simple and easy recipe that I have developed for vegetarian vegetable soup. The Italian style tomatoes add a special zest to the soup. I know you'll like it.
Special note: You can add anything that you like to this soup, just go for it!!!
Ingredients:
2 large cans of Veg-All's Home Style Large Cut Vegetables, undrained
2 cans (14oz) vegetarian vegetable broth
1 can Italian Style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup fresh chopped mushrooms
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbs. dried chives
1 tsp. salt
1 cup instant white rice (optional)
Directions:
In a large cooking pot, add the Veg-All, tomatoes, broth, mushrooms, and all listed seasonings.
Bring to boil, then cover and simmer on reduced heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Near the end of the cooking cycle, stir in the 1 cup of white rice and finish cooking for 10 minutes.
Serve in bowls, garnished with a sprinkle of dried marjoram for that very special flavor.
(Marjoram is like a mild oregano. Very pleasing taste)