Description
A hearty and healthy vegetable soup packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a flavorful broth. This comforting recipe uses simple ingredients like carrots, celery, potatoes, and green beans simmered together to create a nourishing meal perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium)
- 2 cups peeled and chopped carrots (about 5 carrots)
- 1 1/4 cups chopped celery (about 3 stalks)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups peeled and 1/2-inch thick diced potatoes (from about 3 medium potatoes)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped green beans (frozen or fresh)
- 1 1/4 cups corn (frozen or fresh)
- 1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Liquids and Canned Goods
- 4 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes (undrained)
Seasonings & Oils
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté aromatics: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 4 minutes until they begin to soften. Then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broth, tomatoes, potatoes, and herbs: Pour in the 4 cans of low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth and the 2 cans of undrained diced tomatoes. Add the diced potatoes, chopped parsley, bay leaves, and thyme. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir everything together.
- Bring to a boil and add green beans: Increase heat to bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, add the green beans to the pot.
- Simmer until potatoes tender: Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes until the potatoes are almost fully tender.
- Add corn and peas and finish cooking: Stir in the corn and peas, and cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to allow all vegetables to heat through. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Serve warm: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm as a delicious and wholesome meal.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth to make this soup vegetarian or vegan friendly.
- Adjust salt to low-sodium broth to avoid oversalting.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted for dried for more vibrant flavor.
- For extra protein, add cooked beans or lentils.
- This soup stores well and tastes great the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: vegetable soup, healthy soup, low sodium, easy vegetable soup, comforting soup, stovetop soup
