Delicious Speedy Vegetable Medley Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup frozen peas
• Optional: Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley or cilantro)