1-2 tablespon olive oil
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes ( I've done with fresh tomatoes as well for a completely different result)
6 cups water
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 can white kidney beans (cannellini)
2 cups frozen green beans
salt & pepper
1 tablespoon fresh basil (4 -5 leaves), cut small
1 can corn kernels
Saute onion in oil until translucent (6-7 min)
Add garlic and saute for 5 min
Add tomatoes, water and sweet potato
Bring to a boil
Add beans and spices and bring to a boil again
Cook on low flame for 30-40 min
Stir in corn and heat through
If preparing this soup in advance, add corn before heating it up.