Olive~Me & Co.’s Vegetable Soup

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 55 mins | Total Time: 1:10 mins | Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons Olive~Me & Co. Italian Herb Olive Oil
• 2 cups thinly sliced leeks (whites)
• 1 cup celery (diced)
• 2 medium carrots (diced)
• 2 cups fresh green beans (1 inch pieces)
• 1 can peaches and cream corn
• ~ 40 ounces chicken or  broth
• 1 – 28 ounce can diced tomatoes (with the liquid)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 medium potatoes (chopped into small cubes)
• Salt and pepper to taste (add a bit of cayenne for a lovely kick!)

Instructions:

1. Heat Olive~Me & Co. Italian Herb Olive Oil over medium heat in large pot
2. Add celery, leeks, salt, pepper (and cayenne)
3. Cook about 7 minutes, stirring frequently
4. Add broth, tomatoes (with liquid), and tomato paste
5. Add 3 cups of water and bring everything to a boil. Reduce it to a simmer and cook about 20 minutes
6. Add remaining ingredients and cook about 25 minute
7. Adjust seasons, if needed, before serving

 Serving Suggestions:  

• Drizzle a little Olive~Me & Co. Italian Herb Olive oil onto each portion just before serving.
• Serve with warm crusty bread.