Veggie Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh carrots
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 cups water
• 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup Italian stewed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup cubed peeled potato
• 1/2 cup frozen cut green beans
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper