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Vegetable Soup

Hearty Vegetable Soup to Warm Your Soul and Satisfy

A nourishing vegetable soup that's perfect for any season and customizable to your taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Homestyle
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ideal for sautéing vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped
  • 1 stalk Celery Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Store-bought or homemade
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust as needed
  • 1 dash Black Pepper Adjust according to taste
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before serving
For the Soup
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes Diced
  • 1 cup Fresh Green Beans Trimmed and cut
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 15 oz can
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth Can substitute with chicken broth
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn Substitute with other frozen vegetables if desired
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Substitute with other frozen vegetables if desired
  • 1 medium Fresh Lemon Juice Or lime juice
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Or cilantro

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Vegetable Soup
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the diced onion, chopped carrots, and chopped celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Sauté for another 30 seconds.
  4. Introduce the diced Yukon Gold potatoes, fresh green beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Add bay leaves and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  6. Add the frozen corn and peas and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through.
  7. Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This vegetable soup is easy to make and perfect for personalizing with your favorite vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.

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