Garden Vegetable Soup

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups chopped leaks
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• salt
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 2 cups fresh green beans
• 2 quarts vegetable broth
• 4 cups seeded tomatoes
• 2 ears corn, or 4 zucchini/summer squash
• 2 cups potatoes (optional)
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup parsley leaves
• freshly squeezed lemon juice

heat olive oil, add leeks, garlic, salt and sweat 7-8 minutes. a dd carrots, potatoes, green beans for 4-5 minutes. add stock, bring to simmer, add tomatoes and corn, reduce heat to low, cook 25-30 minutes, add parsley and lemon juice.