Fat Tuesday'S Skinny Red Beans

• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon deli prepared mustard or 1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. In a soup pot, saute onions and garlic in oil until onions are tender.
2. Add the carrots, celery, bell pepper, oregano, thyme, basil, marjoram and crushed red-pepper. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, mustard, maple syrup and parsley. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in salt and pepper.
5. Server as a soup in bowls or over rice.

red onion, garlic, olive oil, carrot, celery, bell pepper, oregano, thyme, basil, marjoram, red pepper, tomatoes, kidney beans, deli, maple syrup, fresh parsley, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fat-tuesdays-skinny-red-beans-190488 (may not work)