Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once it’s hot, add the onion and celery and cook for 2-3 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, 3 stalks celery, 4 cloves garlic
Turn the heat up to high and bring it to a boil. Once it’s boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 14-16 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as needed.
1 lb yukon gold potatoes, 4 carrots, 1 (14.5 -ounce) can green beans, 3 Tablespoons tomato paste, 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 (15-ounce) can black eyed peas, 1 (15-ounce) can corn, 4-6 cups beef broth, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons chili powder, Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste