Description
This simple yet flavorful Vegetable Soup is packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, making it a nourishing and satisfying dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 medium carrots peeled and sliced
- 3 celery ribs sliced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Yukon gold potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 ½ cups chopped fresh green beans
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 to 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes, green beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), bay leaves, and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the frozen corn and peas, and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize this soup with your favorite vegetables or add beans for extra protein. This soup freezes well, so it’s great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Vegetable Soup, healthy soup, vegetarian recipe, homemade soup, winter soup