Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup green beans, chopped (fresh or frozen)
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for added flavor)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
• 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Preparation

continued on next page