International Confetti Rice

* 1/4 cup vegetable broth
* 1 chopped onion
* 1 chopped celery stalk
* 1 chopped red bell pepper
* 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
* 1/2 cup chopped green onions
* 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
* 1 14.5 ounce can stewed tomatoes-Mexican, Cajun or Italian style
* 1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies
* 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
* 1/2 cup frozen peas
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* dash or two Tabasco sauce
* 4 cups cooked brown rice
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley


Place the vegetable broth in a large pot. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, mushrooms, green onions, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except rice and cilantro or parsley. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 more minutes. Add rice. Cook an additional 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro or parsley. Serve hot.