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Homemade Vegetable Soup

This hearty and easy homemade vegetable soup is comforting and good for you. Enjoy a bowl for lunch or dinner, and be prepared for leftovers!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 172 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 6 Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 3 (14.5 oz) cans vegetable broth
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes (can use fire roasted tomatoes)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen green beans
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add in the garlic, red pepper, zucchini, and potatoes. Cook for 3 minutes.
  2. Add the vegetable broth, tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
  3. Stir in the green beans, corn, and peas and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked through.
  4. Remove the bay leaves and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Feel free to add in a tablespoon of red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or fresh lemon juice for added flavor. You can also garnish the soup with fresh parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 266mg (11%) Potassium 854mg (24%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 3787IU (76%) Vitamin C 58mg (64%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172

% Daily Value*

Calories 172kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 266mg 11%
Potassium 854mg 18%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3787IU 76%
Vitamin C 58mg 64%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.