Bean And Veggie Soup - Diet.com

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1/2 cup carrots, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup zucchini, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup low-sodium tomato juice
• 3 cups cooked white beans (dry cooked beans or low-sodium canned)
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Fresh parsley for garnish