Classic Beans Stew

Ingredients

• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •1 medium onion, chopped
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 cup carrots, diced
• •1 cup celery, diced
• •2 cups canned diced tomatoes
• •1 tsp dried thyme
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •2 cups vegetable broth
• •2 cups mixed beans, cooked or canned
• •1 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until onion is translucent.
3. 3Stir in diced carrots and celery, cook for 5 minutes.
4. 4Add canned diced tomatoes, dried thyme, and ground cumin, mixing well.
5. 5Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
6. 6Reduce heat to low, add mixed beans, salt, and black pepper, and simmer for 45 minutes.