Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion (1 medium)
– 2 cups peeled and chopped carrots (about 5)
– 1 1/4 cups diced celery (about 3 stalks)
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 cans (14.5 oz each) low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
– 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
– 3 cups peeled and 1/2-inch thick diced potatoes (about 3 medium)
– 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
– 2 bay leaves
– 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
– 1 1/2 cups chopped frozen or fresh green beans
– 1 1/4 cups corn (frozen or fresh)
– 1 cup frozen or fresh peas
Instructions
1-First step: Gather and prepare all ingredients including washing and chopping vegetables to uniform sizes.
2-Second step: In a large pot, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
3-Third step: Add carrots, celery, and green beans, cooking for another 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
4-Fourth step: Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, then bring to a boil.
5-Fifth step: Reduce heat to a simmer and add thyme and any additional seasonings.
6-Sixth step: Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
7-Seventh step: Taste and adjust seasoning; for vegan or gluten-free needs, ensure all added spices meet dietary requirements.
8-Final step: Serve hot with optional garnishes like fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Last Step:
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🥦 Use half fresh and half frozen vegetables to save time while maintaining flavor.
⏲ For slow cooker, sauté aromatics first, cook remaining ingredients on high 3 hours or low 6-7 hours; add peas and corn last 30 minutes.
❄️ Soup freezes well; store in airtight containers for meal prep convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 259 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg