Description
This Easy & Hearty Vegetable Soup is the perfect comforting meal. Packed with tender vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes in a savory broth, it’s a healthy, customizable dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Easy to make, and even better for meal prep!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
28 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
60 oz low-sodium vegetable broth
3 medium potatoes, diced
1 cup green beans, chopped
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup frozen sweet corn
1 cup frozen sweet peas
½ cup green onions, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Add onions and carrots and sauté for 6-8 minutes, until golden brown.
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Add Vegetables & Broth: Add celery, diced tomatoes with juice, vegetable broth, diced potatoes, green beans, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
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Simmer the Soup: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
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Add Frozen Vegetables & Herbs: Stir in frozen corn, sweet peas, green onions, and parsley. Simmer for an additional 5-8 minutes.
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Taste & Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
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Serve & Enjoy: Ladle soup into bowls and serve with crusty bread or as a standalone meal.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Customization: Add greens like spinach or kale, or swap in quinoa or lentils for added protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
