Easy Vegetable Soup Packed (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 3 celery ribs, sliced
05 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
07 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 3 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
10 - 1 ½ cups chopped fresh green beans
11 - 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
12 - 2 bay leaves
13 - 6 to 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
14 - 1 cup frozen corn
15 - 1 cup frozen peas
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
17 - ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and saute for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and saute for another 30 seconds.
02 - Add the potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, bay leaves, and broth. Stir together, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are just fork tender.
03 - Add the frozen corn and peas, stir, and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes longer.
04 - Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

# Notes:

01 - Feel free to add more pepper for an extra kick, either while cooking or sprinkled on top at the end.