Recipe: Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
• 2 cups peeled and chopped carrots (about 5)
• 1 1/4 cups chopped celery (about 3)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups of vegetable broth
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 cup chopped each of broccoli and cauliflower
• 2 cups of tomato puree sauce (passata)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups chopped frozen or fresh green beans
• 2 tbsp Italian seasoning

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add onions, carrots, and celery.
3. Saute for 4 minutes, then add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
4. Add in broth, tomatoes, vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste
5. Bring to a boil, then add green beans.
6. Add remaining seasonings
7. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until vegetables are fork tender
8. Options: add corn, pasta or chicken