Base Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
• 2 cups peeled and chopped carrots (about 5)
• 1 ¼ cups chopped celery (about 3)
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 4 (14.5 oz) low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 2 (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 3 cups peeled and ½-inch thick diced potatoes (from about 3 medium)
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups chopped frozen or fresh green beans
• 1 ¼ cups frozen or fresh corn
• 1 cup frozen or fresh peas