Crockpot Vegetable Soup (2)

2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 Cup onion, chopped
1/2 Medium head cabbage, chopped (about 3 cups)
2 Cups zucchini, chopped (about 2 small)
1 Cup carrots, diced
2 Celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
2 (14 1/2 oz) Cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 Can black eye peas drained and rinsed well
1 Can red kidney beans drained & rinsed well
1 (10 oz) Package frozen chopped spinach, thawed & squeezed dry
4 Cups chicken broth
4 Cups tomato juice or V-8
2 Teaspoons dry basil, crushed
1 Teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 Teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 Teaspoon pepper
A few drops hot sauce
Grated Parmesan cheese

Place all ingredients in crockpot; cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours.