Vegetable Soup
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Vegetable Soup
Description
Vegetable Soup starts by sautéing aromatics including onions, carrots, celery, and garlic before adding a broth base with diced tomatoes, potatoes, herbs, and bay leaves. The soup is brought to a boil and then simmered to develop flavor while softening the vegetables. Green beans are added mid-way to retain some texture, then corn and peas are stirred in towards the end for color and sweetness.
This soup works well as a wholesome starter or light meal, showcasing classic vegetables in a straightforward broth. It pairs well with bread or can be served as part of a larger meal.
Enhancements include adding extra dried herbs like thyme or Italian blends, using homemade stock for richer flavor, or simmering a Parmesan rind for depth. Fresh corn cobs and finishing garnishes such as grated Parmesan and olive oil can elevate the final presentation and taste.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
- 2 cups carrot about 5, peeled and chopped
- 1 1/4 cups celery about 3, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 4 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth low-sodium or vegetable broth
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes undrained
- 3 cups potato from about 3 medium, peeled and 1/2-inch thick diced
- 1/3 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 2 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme, or 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 1/2 cups green beans chopped, frozen or fresh
- 1 1/4 cups corn frozen or fresh
- 1 cup peas frozen or fresh
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery and saute 4 minutes then add garlic and saute 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 5 minutes longer. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add extra dried herbs such as thyme, basil, oregano, or Italian seasoning to boost flavor.
- Use homemade chicken stock or vegetable broth for richer taste.
- Include a corn cob when using fresh corn to enhance broth flavor during cooking.
- Simmer a Parmesan rind in the soup with the bay leaves for added depth, remove before serving.
- Finish servings with grated Parmesan and a splash of extra virgin olive oil if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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