Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can tomatoes (16 oz.) without salt, chopped
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. water
1 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1 c. sliced carrots (about 2 medium)
1 c. sliced celery
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. dried basil
1 c. no-salt added lima beans

Preparation

In
medium
size
saucepan
over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions
and
garlic;
cook,
stirring
frequently, 2 to 3 minutes or until soft.
Add tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, carrots, celery, parsley, basil and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce
heat;
cover
and
simmer 20 minutes.
Add lima beans
and water.
Bring
to\ta boil.
Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until beans are tender.
Makes 6 servings.