Ingredients

  • 4 carrots, diced
  • 4 stalks celery, diced
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1/2 large tomato, diced
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 1 can Northern beans
  • 1/2 bouillon cube
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Boil vegetables until tender in 1/2-cup water.
  • Save the water and add 1 can chicken broth; add Northern beans, salt and pepper; cook 10 minutes.
  • If more soup is desired, add 1 more can of broth and 1/2 bouillon cube.
  • Also can add zucchini or any other vegetable or noodles rather than beans.
  • Makes about 6 servings.