Cut vegetables such as onion, carrot, celery, and cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion and garlic.
Add the remaining vegetables such as carrot, celery, and cabbage and stir-fry for another 3 minutes.
Add canned tomatoes and water, then bring to a boil.
Season with bay leaves, salt, and pepper, then simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves, ladle into bowls, and serve.