Tomato & Bean Soup
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 large white squash
2 14oz cans chopped tomatoes
2 cans cannellini or white beans, washed & drained
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup frozen green beans
6 cups vegetable stock or water
In a large pot, warm olive oil over medium heat and add onions.
Sauté until onion is translucent.
Add garlic and spices and continue to sauté for 3 minutes.
Add carrot, celery and squash and sauté for 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes and bring to a boil.
Add canned beans, peas and green beans and vegetable stock.
Cover pot, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
