Italian Garden Soup

DeannaDeanna Lacek

ingredients

  • 1 tbl extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lrg onion, chopped
  • 2 lrg celery stalks, diced
  • 1/4 cup sweet red peppers, diced
  • 2 lrg garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cup chicken stock, defatted
  • 1 cup white beans, canned, rinsed and drained
  • 3 med carrots, diced
  • 1 x bay leaf
  • 3/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 cup yellow squash, diced
  • 1/2 cup zucchini, diced
  • 2 med plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded
  • and diced

directions

  • 1

    In a large pot over medium heat, combine oil, onion, celery, red pepper, and garlic.

  • 2

    Cook, stirring, until onion is soft (4-5 minutes).

  • 3

    Add stock, beans, carrots, bay leaf, basil, marjoram, oregano, thyme and pepper.

  • 4

    Bring mixture to a boil over high heat.

  • 5

    Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

  • 6

    Add squash and tomatoes and simmer 5-7 minutes or until carrots and squash are just tender.

  • 7

    Discard bay leaf and serve.

  • 8

    Keeps in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

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