Summertime Three-Bean Soup

Summertime Three-Bean Soup

3 cups water
15 oz. can rinsed kidney beans
15 oz. can black-eyed peas
15 oz. can garbanzo beans
1 - 6 oz. can tomato paste
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. garlic, minced
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 1/2 cups whole corn kernels
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 cup zucchini, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. Bill's Best Chicknish'

Combine water, beans, tomato paste, mustard, garlic, chili powder, basil, oregano, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Then add corn, carrots, zucchini, and onion. Return to a boil, then simmer for 10 more minutes. Adjust seasonings as desired. When ready to serve, spoon into bowls and garnish as desired.