Minestrone Soup

A wholesome minestrone soup, packed with cannellini beans, onion, carrots, bell pepper and tomatoes.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 teaspoons Simply Organic Oregano Leaf 0.75 oz.
• 1 teaspoon Simply Organic Spice Right Pepper and More 2.2 oz.
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups green beans, trimmed and chopped into bite-size pieces
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 can cannellini beans
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. Over medium-high heart, heat olive oil.

2. Add onion, carrot and celery and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until onions are translucent.

3. Add garlic and bell pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add green beans and cook for 1 minute.

4. Top with diced tomatoes, vegetable stock and spices. Stir until well combined.

5. Bring contents to a boil, then over medium-low heat, let simmer uncovered for 25 minutes. Add beans and cook for 5 more minutes

6. Top with fresh parsley and serve.

Store in refrigerator for up to one week or in freezer for several month