Bright, Fresh, Rainbow Minestrone

1 med yellow onion 

3 carrots

3 celery stalks

4 or 5 small potatoes

1/4 head of cabbage

2 cups green beans

1 can diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed

1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1 can canellini or white beans, drained and rinsed

1 can kidney beans, drained and rinse

10-15 cups of water

1 tbs fresh thyme

1 tbs dried oregano

1/3 cup chopped italian (flat leaf) parsley

15 leaves of fresh basil

salt and pepper to taste

1. in a large pot, heat some olive oil, and saute the onions, oregano and thyme, and veggies until slightly tender. 

2. add all canned items

3. add water

4. add fresh herbs (parsley and basil)

5. add salt and pepper