My Favorite Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups frozen corn
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the carrots, celery, oregano, basil, and bay leaf and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Add the vegetable broth, tomatoes, white beans, red beans, and garbanzo beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Stir in the corn and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• This soup is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals from the vegetables and beans.
• You can add other vegetables to this soup, such as zucchini, green beans, or spinach.
• This soup can be served with a side of crusty bread, tortilla chips, or crackers.