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Easy homemade vegetable soup recipe

Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup Recipe: Grandma’s Secret

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  • Author: Madison Clarke
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This easy homemade vegetable soup recipe is packed with fresh vegetables and flavorful broth.


Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
  • 2 cups peeled and chopped carrots (about 5)
  • 1 1/4 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 1/2-inch thick diced potatoes (from about 3 medium)
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme, or 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped frozen or fresh green beans
  • 1 1/4 cups frozen or fresh corn
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh peas

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onions, carrots, and celery and saute 4 minutes then add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
  3. Add in broth, tomatoes, potatoes, parsley, bay leaves, thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Bring to a boil, then add green beans.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until potatoes are almost fully tender, about 20 – 30 minutes.
  6. Add corn and peas and cook 5 minutes longer. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen vegetables.
  • Adjust seasonings to your liking.
  • For a vegan option, use vegetable broth.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg