Ingredients
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute another 30 seconds to a minute.
- Pour in the broth (for a chunkier soup, use less broth, maybe only 6 cups; you can always add more later), and add the tomatoes, potatoes, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a boil then add the green beans. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer over medium-high. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20-30 minutes.
- Add the peas and corn and heat an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot with crackers, if desired.
