Vegetable Soup with Sweet Basil

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2 small leeks, white part only

1 large potato, peeled

1 small onion

2 stalks celery

1 medium zucchini

12 green beans

2 medium carrots, peeled

6 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons water

1/2 gallon chicken stock (or 1/2 gallon water, 4 bouillon cubes, a pinch of thyme, and 1/2 bay leaf)

6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded

4 medium garlic cloves

30 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried

Salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper