Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the diced carrots, celery, bell pepper, zucchini, and green beans to the pot. Sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir in the dried thyme and oregano.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Remove the pot from heat. Ladle the vegetable soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve the soup hot and enjoy!