Red Pepper, Potato, and Veggie Soup

Ingredients

• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 large red bell peppers, chopped
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 cups low-sodium beef or vegetable broth
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds
• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns, crushed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen green beans

Preparation

1. Warm olive oil over medium heat in large stock pot or Dutch oven. Sauté onion, red peppers and carrots 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2. Stir in broth, tomato paste and potatoes. Season with thyme, celery seed, parsley flakes, salt and pepper. Add bay leaves and bring soup to a boil. Stir in green beans. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 30 to 35 minutes until potatoes are tender.
3. Remove bay leaves and enjoy!