Vegetable Soup

A hearty Vegetable Soup packed with fresh ingredients for a satisfying meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings bowls

Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

large pot

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
2 cups peeled and chopped carrots (about 5)
1 ¼ 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 diced potatoes (from about 3 medium, ½-inch thick)
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups chopped frozen or fresh green beans
1 ¼ cups frozen or fresh corn
1 cup frozen or fresh peas

Instructions

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 5 minutes longer. Serve warm.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, consider adding more dried herbs or using homemade broth. You can also simmer a parmesan rind with the soup for additional taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

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