Southern Vegetable Soup


	Southern Vegetable Soup



	Ingredients -

	3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion 3 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 quarts vegetable broth (see note) 1 16-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice 1 cup green beans (cut into 1/2-inch pieces) 1 cup peas (frozen are fine) 1 cup corn 1/2 cup diced carrots 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup diced zucchini 2 whole cloves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste Lots of (freshly ground) black pepper

	Preparation:
	Heat oil in pot. Add onion. Cook on medium heat for 3 minutes. Add garlic, and cook for 2 more minutes. Add vegetable broth and tomatoes. Add all vegetables and cloves. Simmer until vegetables are soft. Add thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste.