Great Northern Bean & Olive Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 carrot, chopped
4 cups vegetable stock
1 zucchini, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped and seeded
2 cans great northern beans
1/2 cup kalamata olive, sliced
1 teaspoon dried celery flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

Saute the onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until onions are translucent.
Add carrot to mixture and simmer for 4 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until vegetables are cooked.
Serve with italian or sourdough bread slices.