Vegetable Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups water
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup cubed peeled potato
1/2 cup frozen cut green beans
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/3 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan, saute onion, celery, carrot and garlic until tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until heated through and potatoes are tender.
Discard bay leaf.