Lenten Vegetable Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 14 1/2 ounces petite diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 5 new potatoes, unpeeled and cubed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 medium zucchini, cubed
• 1 cup chopped baby carrots
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper
• spices, of your choice

Recipe

• 1 in large stockpot add onions, celery and garlic to the olive oil and saute until just tender.
• 2 add the broth, tomatoes, garbanzo beans and blend while heating through.
• 3 add the remaining vegetables and seasonings and simmer until the vegetables are done and the flavors are well blended.
• 4 serve with a hearty bread, like pumpernickel.