Description
Hearty Vegetable Soup delights with a symphony of fresh garden vegetables simmering in a rich, aromatic broth. Nutritious ingredients blend seamlessly, offering comfort and warmth that you’ll savor with each nourishing spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery ribs, sliced
- 3 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh green beans
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup frozen peas
Liquid and Canned Ingredients:
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 6 to 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic foundation by warming olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over moderate heat. Introduce a mélange of diced onions, carrots, and celery, gently coaxing them to soften and release their inherent flavors for approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Infuse the mixture with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring briefly to awaken the fragrant blend and develop a rich, layered taste profile.
- Incorporate hearty potato chunks, crisp green beans, vibrant tomatoes, and aromatic bay leaves into the developing soup. Pour in vegetable broth, elevating the temperature until the liquid reaches a rolling boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and allow the mixture to simmer gently, permitting the potatoes to tenderize and the flavors to meld harmoniously for about 20 minutes.
- Introduce sweet corn kernels and verdant peas to the bubbling concoction, stirring carefully to distribute the additional vegetables evenly throughout the soup.
- Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes until the newly added vegetables reach a perfect, tender consistency.
- Remove the pot from heat, brighten the soup with a splash of zesty lemon juice, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a final burst of color and flavor.
- Ladle the vibrant, nurturing soup into serving bowls, ready to warm and delight.
Notes
- Chop veggies uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Select fresh, firm vegetables for maximum flavor and nutritional value.
- Use low-sodium vegetable broth to control salt content and customize seasoning to personal taste.
- Experiment with herb combinations like thyme, rosemary, or basil to create unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg