Ryan's Quick Tomato Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots and celery and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the thyme, oregano, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, black beans and corn and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Stir in the parsley and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Tomatoes are a great source of vitamins A and C.
• Carrots are a good source of fiber and beta carotene.
• Black beans are a good source of protein and iron.