Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Thyme (1 teaspoon)
• Bay leaf (1)
• Vegetable broth (6 cups)
• Corn (1 cup)
• Green beans (1 cup, cut into 1-inch pieces)
• Tomatoes (2 medium, diced)
• Potatoes (2 medium, diced)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Celery (2 stalks, sliced)
• Carrots (2 medium, sliced)
• Onion (1 medium, diced)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, corn, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked through.
5. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!