Hearty vegetable soup Recipe Garden Goodness in Every Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) (approx 200g)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup) (approx 150g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup) (approx 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (around 2 teaspoons) (approx 6g)
• 8 cups vegetable broth (2 litres) (organic, low sodium recommended)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (400g)
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped (150g)
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) (150g)
• 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen) (150g)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (2.5 ml)
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (approx 1-2 teaspoons each)
• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (approx 25g)