I want to share with you my favourite homemade soup recipe. Its hearty, and SO healthy for you. This recipe tastes absolutely delicious.. I can even get the whole family to eat it 🙂 This recipe is full of fresh vegetables, and is so satisfying, it is sure to hit the spot on chilly day. 

Ingredients 

• 3 tablespoons olive oil ( I like to use the president choice Roasted Garlic)
• 1 cup white onion
• 2 zuchinis 
• 1/2 cup green beans
• 4 celery sticks
• 1 can red kidney beans
• 1 can white kidney beans
• 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, depending how much you like
• 5-7cups vegetable broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes 
• 2 tbs fresh parsley
• 2 tbs dried oregeno
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried thyme 
• OPTIONAL: 1/2 shell pasta
• I use 1 cup frozen kale instead
• parmesan cheese to garnish your bowl

Directions 

• add olive oil to your pot (I use a Le Crueset/Dutch oven) 
• add onions, zucchini and celery
• sauce with the garlic and spices
• add canned tomatoes (including juice), and beans (drain)
• add vegetable broth
• add kale/pasta
• once its brought to a boil, lower heat and simmer for about 1 hr
• ENJOY!

XO

Lindsey