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The Best Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe

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Make this seriously flavorful and hearty vegetable soup. It is a simple, one-pot recipe packed with fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup green beans, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup zucchini, diced
  • 1/2 cup small pasta (optional, for heartiness)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, oregano, and basil. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the salt and pepper.
  5. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
  6. Add the vegetable broth and diced potatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes start to become tender.
  7. Add the green beans and corn. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Stir in the diced zucchini and the optional pasta. Cook until the zucchini is tender and the pasta is done, about 5 to 8 more minutes.
  9. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor base, you can substitute 1 pound of ground beef or turkey for the olive oil and brown it with the onions and celery. Drain any excess fat before proceeding.
  • This soup freezes well. Cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
  • If you want a creamy vegetable soup texture, remove about 2 cups of the soup after the potatoes are tender, blend until smooth, and stir it back into the pot.

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