Best Bean Soup Recipe

• 3-4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 c. onion, minced
• 1/2 c. each diced celery, diced carrots & minced peppers
• 1 c. zucchini chunks
• 2 teaspoon salt
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dry oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
• 4 c. water
• 3 ounce. tomato paste
• 2 c. cooked white beans
• 1 c. sliced black olives
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice

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