Vegetable Soup

Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 med. yellow onion, chopped
• 2 lg. carrots, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 28 oz. canned diced tomatoes
• 60 oz. vegetable broth, low-sodium
• 3 med. potatoes, diced
• 1 cup green beans, chopped
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 cup frozen sweet corn
• 1 cup frozen sweet peas
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat a heavy soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp olive oil.
2. Add chopped onions and carrots and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden.
3. Add celery, canned tomatoes (with juice), broth, potatoes, green beans, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Bring it to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes.
4. Once the vegetables are tender, add corn, sweet peas, green onion and parsley.
5. Season with salt to taste and simmer for another 5 to 8 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and serve warm.