Vegetable Soup
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Vegetable Soup
Description
The recipe begins by gently cooking diced onion, celery, and minced garlic in olive oil until translucent and fragrant, forming a flavorful base. Adding diced potatoes, sliced carrots, corn kernels, peas, chopped green beans, and diced tomatoes enhances the soup's heartiness and color.
The liquid consists of chicken broth combined with V-8 juice, contributing both savory depth and a subtle tomato-vegetable flavor. The soup is brought to a boil, then reduced to a simmer for about 30 minutes, allowing the vegetables to become tender and the flavors to meld.
The seasoning includes kosher salt and coarse ground black pepper, which balance the natural sweetness of the vegetables without overwhelming them. This vegetable soup makes for a comforting bowl suitable as a light meal or a starter. Its combination of commonly available vegetables and broth creates a familiar taste profile.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 2 talks celery , diced
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 large potato , peeled and diced
- 2 carrot sliced
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup pea
- 1 cup green beans , chopped
- 2 vine tomatoes , diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups V-8 juice
Instructions
- In a large stock pot add the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions, celery and garlic for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and bringing to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Using the cooking times in the instructions can help manage kitchen timing effectively.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1389mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 775mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 4355IU | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 42.4mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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