Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 cups fresh garden vegetables, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 14 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Method

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the onions, garlic and any other veggies that need time for softening (like carrots and zucchini).
  • Saute for 10 minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add smaller vegetables such as peas, beans and corn, and reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes and add the fresh herbs and cannellini beans.
  • Simmer for 10 more minutes or until veggies are crisp-soft.
  • Serve in bowls with 1 tablespoons of freshly grated parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.