Tomato & White Bean Soup

My Food Coach's Note:

This healthy recipe is from the American Institute for Cancer Research.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup carrot, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans or 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, rinsed & patted dry, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh green beans, cut

Directions:

1. Slowly brown onion in olive oil over low heat, about 5 minutes.
2. Add celery, carrots and garlic. Stirring, cook about 2 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, water and spices.
4. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 5-10 minutes.
5. Add last 3 ingredients.
6. Cover and cook 10 minutes until green beans are tender.