Winter Soup With Vegetables

Ingredients for 6 servings

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 large carrot (or 2 small) diced
• 1 bell pepper (red or orange) diced
• 2 medium zucchini, diced
• 400 g canned diced tomatoes
• 1 can of red or romano beans
• 1 l. vegetable broth (or chicken)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper
• fresh parsley
• Preparation

1. Put the oignion, the celery, the pepper and the carrot in a saucepan and sauté for 2-3 minutes in olive oil. Add broth and tomatoes and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes

2. Add beans and diced zucchini. Cook for another 5 minutes Add the tomato paste, salt and pepper

3. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley