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Vegetable Soup

Vegetable Soup

This Vegetable Soup is healthy, comforting, and much better than canned options, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cups
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients
  

Vegetables and Broth

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
  • 2 cups peeled and chopped carrots (about 5)
  • 1.25 cups chopped celery (about 3)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 14.5 oz cans low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes undrained
  • 3 cups peeled and ½-inch thick diced potatoes (from about 3 medium)
  • cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1.5 cups chopped frozen or fresh green beans
  • 1.25 cups frozen or fresh corn
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh peas

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions, carrots, and celery and sauté for 4 minutes, then add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds longer.
  • Add in broth, tomatoes, potatoes, parsley, bay leaves, thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a boil, then add green beans.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are almost fully tender, about 20 - 30 minutes.
  • Add corn and peas and cook for 5 minutes longer. Serve warm.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, consider adding more dried herbs or using homemade broth. Adding a parmesan rind during cooking can also enhance the flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Comfort Food, healthy soup, homemade soup, vegan soup, Vegetable Soup, vegetarian soup
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