For around 5 minutes, saute onion and garlic in olive oil.
Add celery and carrots and stir.
Add the potatoes, herbs, spices, and one more drizzle of olive oil. Stir well.
tomato paste, and tomatoes.
Over medium heat, add the broth, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
Put a lid on it, lower the heat, and let it simmer.