Black Bean and Vegetable Soup 1

This soup is pretty simple, delicious, and full of healthy veggies.  Best of all, my kids will eat it!


Black Bean and Vegetable Soup 1

3 Tbsp Olive Oil
3-4 cloves Garlic, minced
2 small or 1 large Onion, diced
5 Carrots, sliced
3 stalks Celery, sliced (optional)
2 cups Chicken Broth or Vegetable Stock
2 cups Water
2 14oz cans Tomato Sauce
1 can Black Beans, rinsed and drained (or equivalent if you cook your own)
3 Zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 Tbsp fresh Oregano or 1 tsp dried
2 Tbsp fresh Basil or 2 tsp dried
Salt and Pepper to taste

Heat olive oil and saute garlic 2-3 min. Add onion and saute 4-5 min. Add carrots (and celery if you like), saute for 2 more min.

Add chicken broth, water, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. If desired, add 1/2 cup red wine. Reduce heat to low and add beans, zucchini, oregano and basil, s&p. Optional veggies are 2 cups spinach & 2 cups green beans. Simmer for 30-40 minutes - the longer the better.