Italian Vegetable-Chicken Stew

In a large soup pan, saute these ingredients in oil for 5-10 minutes (until mostly soft):

1-2 Tb olive oil

1 cup yellow onion, chopped

4 cloves fresh garlic, minced

1 cup celery, chopped

1 cup carrots, chopped

1 cup zucchini, thinly sliced

1 cup yellow squash, thinly sliced

Add the following 6 ingredients and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 30 minutes:

1 Tb dried Italian seasoning

1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained

2 cans chicken broth

1 pkg fresh pre-sliced mushrooms

1 6 oz can tomato paste

After letting simmer for 30 minutes, add these ingredients and let cook 5-10 more minutes until desired temperature. 

1 can kidney beans, drained

1 can corn niblets, drained

1 can green beans or Italian cut green beans, drained

2 chicken breast, boiled and shredded

1/4 cup fresh or dried parsley, chopped