Italian Garden Soup

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion -- chopped
2 large celery stalks -- diced
1/4 cup sweet red peppers -- diced
2 large garlic cloves -- minced
6 cups chicken stock -- defatted
1 cup white beans -- canned, rinsed and
3 medium carrots -- diced
1 piece bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup yellow squash -- diced
1/2 cup zucchini -- diced
2 medium plum tomatoes -- peeled and seeded, diced
 

Preparation:

In a large pot over medium heat, combine oil, onion, celery, red pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until onion is soft (4-5 minutes). Add stock, beans, carrots, bay leaf, basil, marjoram, oregano, thyme and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil over high h eat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Add squash and tomatoes and simmer 5-7 minutes or until carrots and squash are just tender. Discard bay leaf and serve. Keeps in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.