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I need a recipe for simple and delicious vegetable soup.
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Ingredients:
 • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
 • 2 onions, chopped
 • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
 • 2 carrots, diced
 • 2 celery stalks, diced
 • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
 • 4 cups of vegetable broth
 • 2 bay leaves
 • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
 • Salt and pepper, to taste
 • 1 can (14.5 ounces) of diced tomatoes
 • 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables

Instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onions, garlic, carrots and celery and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onions are translucent.
3. Add the sweet potatoes and sauté for another 2 minutes.
4. Pour in the broth, bay leaves, and thyme.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender and cooked through.
6. Add the diced tomatoes and frozen vegetables and cook for 5 minutes more until the frozen vegetables are heated through.
7. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8. Serve hot. Enjoy!