Minestrone Soup - Cajun Chef Ryan

Ingredients

• 2 Tsp Olive oil
• 1 Medium onion, chopped
• 3 Cloves garlic, minced
• 4 C cups diced carrots
• 4 C cups diced celery
• 4 C cups diced zucchini
• 4 C cups diced yellow squash
• 2 C cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 C cups frozen green beans
• 1 C cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp dried thyme
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 6 C cups chicken broth
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste