Hearty Vegetable Soup

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1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

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2. 2

   Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for 7-8 minutes until the vegetables have softened.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: This step builds a flavorful base for the soup, so don't rush it.

3. 3

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute more until fragrant.

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4. 4

   Add the diced potatoes, undrained canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried thyme, dried oregano, and bay leaf to the pot.

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5. 5

   Increase the heat to bring the soup to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.

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6. 6

   Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are nearly tender when pierced with a fork.

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7. 7

   Stir in the frozen corn, frozen peas, green beans, and the optional elbow macaroni.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: If you plan to freeze leftovers, consider cooking the macaroni separately and adding it to individual bowls to prevent it from becoming mushy.

8. 8

   Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 8-10 minutes until the pasta is cooked al dente and all vegetables are tender.

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9. 9

   Remove the bay leaf and discard it. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to your taste.

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   ملاحظة الطاهي: Always taste and adjust seasoning at the end of cooking.