Vegetable Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh or frozen carrots, diced
• 2 cups fresh or frozen celery, chopped
• 2 cups fresh or frozen potatoes, diced
• 2 cups fresh or frozen green beans, cut
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh herbs of choice)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Parmesan rind (optional)