Tri-Color Bean Soup
["2 large onions, sliced", "3 cloves garlic, finely chopped", "4 cups water", "2 potatoes, cubed", "3 carrots, cut in 1/4 inch sliced", "1 19 oz. can pinto beans, drained", "1 19 oz. can kidney beans, baby lima beans or black-eyed peas, drained", "1 19 oz. can chick-peas (garbanzo beans) drained", "1 tsp. oregano", "1 tsp. basil"]
["In large saucepan, combine onions, garlic, water, potatoes and carrots; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add all beans (if", "pinto beans are not available, can substitute a can of the other beans called for), oregano, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to blend flavors. Makes 12 servings (1 cup each)."]
["onions", "garlic", "water", "potatoes", "carrots", "pinto beans", "kidney beans", "chick-peas", "oregano", "basil"]