Vegetable Soup

I found this on the Real Simple website but I have made some modifications.  They are below in Blue.  ENJOY!!!

Vegetable Soup

 

Ingredients

• ·        2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• ·        1 large yellow onion, chopped
• ·        2 carrots, chopped
• ·        2 celery stalks, chopped
• ·        3 14.5-ounce cans low-sodium chicken broth / I use vegetable broth :-) I use 64oz
• ·        1/2 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• ·        1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ·        kosher salt
• ·        1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes /I use a can of Rotel tomatoes and green chillies 
• ·        1/4 pound green beans cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
• ·        1 cup chopped broccoli

I am adding some frozen okra

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes.

2. Add the broth, 1 cup water, potatoes, thyme, and ½ teaspoon salt. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, partially covered, 15 minutes.

4. Add the tomatoes, beans, and broccoli. Cook 5 to 10 minutes more or until all the vegetables are tender.

5. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve with toasted baguette slices (if desired). (I Don't Do This)

ENJOY!!!!