Hearty Homemade Vegetable Soup – Perfect for Fall Nights - Creative Homemaking

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
• 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 4 cups vegetable broth (or water)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 cup frozen peas or corn
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)