Vegetable Soup is full of hearty and nutritious veggies, tomatoes, corn, green beans, celery, and potatoes, ready in 45 minutes!
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Vegetable soup is the PERFECT healthy winter meal, made with yellow potatoes and corn, green beans, celery, carrots, and onions in a seasoned chicken broth. Once you try it, it will become your favorite soup recipe of all time Serve it with toasted garlic bread, a side salad, and some cheddar or parmesan cheese on top.
Easy Vegetable Soup
This recipe is one of the oldest recipes in the world! Since the dawn of fire extinguishers and watertight cooking pots (probably made of coarse earthenware), mankind has been collecting vegetables and herbs and cooking them in a liquid dish. There are a billion different ways to combine foods for nutritious and flavorful soups This recipe is one of the most common in the world!
You can make this on the stovetop because it's so quick to throw together, but it also does well in both the slow cooker and the Instant Pot. Once you try this soup recipe, you'll never look at store-bought stuff the same
How to Make Vegetable Soup
This vegetable soup recipe is really versatile You can use whatever veggies are in season, or this is a great recipe to use up leftover veggies from the night before. You can make it by mixing Italian seasonings with different types of broth, or using oregano, parsley, and thyme for variety and flavor. Check out our recipe here:
Prepare - Collect all the vegetables, wash and cut them
Saute – Cook celery, garlic, and onion together in a pot or Dutch oven to help add a wonderful earthy flavor to soup.
Mix - When it's ready, add the rest of the vegetables and seasonings to the pot
Liquid - Add in liquid (we're using chicken broth and V8 juice in this recipe.) Note: For a thicker soup base, add 4-5 tablespoons of tomato puree.
Simmer – Once it boils, let it simmer Keep the lid on so that all the liquid does not evaporate Then enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How big should I cut vegetables?
Vegetables should be cut into about an inch lengths so that they can easily fit on a spoon. Small cuts also prevent the risk of shock, especially for young children
Can I use canned or frozen veggies?
Yes, to save time, you can substitute a drained can of diced tomatoes for hand-chopped tomatoes in this homemade vegetable soup recipe. Or if you prefer to use all canned vegetables or frozen veggies, like frozen corn, that makes for a super easy weeknight meal. You can add water from the container directly to the container, no need to drain
What else can you add to vegetable soup?
Add any combination of your favorite vegetables, including bell peppers, mixed frozen veggies, parsnips, chickpeas, kidney beans, zucchini, kale, spinach or shredded cabbage.
What can I serve with vegetable soup?
Raw bread served with a healthy soup made with fresh herbs is the best comfort food in the world. Making skillet cornbread is a great option!
What makes vegetable soup good?
If you don't have any dietary restrictions, try adding a pinch of salt and a scoop of real butter. If the soup is cooked with a piece of roast beef, it will give your soup a mouthwatering and rich flavor. Also increase the amount of garlic while cooking
What are the best herbs to add to vegetable soup?
Adding and mixing herbs is almost an exact science Fresh herbs add great flavor, while dried herbs are deeper in flavor which means you can add less. An Italian herb blend would be perfect for this recipe Also, add two or three dried bay leaves to the soup to really kick it up a notch. Some say it's the secret ingredient, or at least the most important ingredient in their soup!
Key Ingredients for Vegetable Soup
Vegetables – This recipe uses a variety of vegetables When choosing vegetables, choose the freshest you can find in the market Watch out for mold, corrosion, and other things you don't want to ingest on purpose
Soup Base - We use V8 juice and chicken broth as the soup base V8 juice adds character and is packed with flavor and vitamins Chicken broth adds almost all of the butter without the dairy You can also change which broth you use depending on your taste preferences
Alternative Cooking Methods
Cooking MethoSlow Cooker - Making vegetable soup in a slow cooker is really easy Just put everything in, stir to mix together, and cook for eight hours or four hours on high You can refer to this Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup for a similar version (but with beef - you can definitely leave it out if you like).
Instant Pot - This is the perfect recipe to use with your Instant Pot! Immediately put all your ingredients into the pot Close the lid and seal the pressure valve In manual mode, set the instant pot on high for 10 minutes Let it release naturally
Variations on Vegetable Soup
Meat Lovers – Add browned beef, turkey, sausage, or cubes of extra-firm tofu to this recipe for a more protein option. You can also use leftover rotisserie chicken
Tex-Mex - Make your own homemade taco seasoning and cook with ground beef for Tex-Mex Veggie Soup. Serve your soup with sour cream and crunchy tortilla chips
Pure Vegan Soup – Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make this soup vegan friendly. If you are going to add leafy greens to the soup, such as kale or spinach, add them about 20 minutes before you are ready to serve.
Vegetarian Soup – This recipe is dairy-free, but you can replace the chicken broth with veggie broth by adding half a cup of half-and-half before serving to make this soup vegetarian-friendly.
Noodle Soup – Add half a cup of al dente pasta just before serving to add some filling carbs to this vegetable soup recipe.
Spicy Soup - Add cayenne pepper, chopped jalapeños, or red pepper flakes to add some spicy flavor to this soup.
Winter Soup - For a fun winter soup, you can add sweet potatoes and canned white beans to this recipe for a hearty soup. If the beans are dry, soak overnight or boil for 15 minutes before adding to the soup base. Add one cup of broth or water for every half cup of parboiled beans
How to Store Vegetable Soup
Serve: Vegetable soup can be left at room temperature for up to two hours, or kept warm in a crock pot for up to 4 hours after cooking.
Store: Vegetable peels will keep in the refrigerator for about 4 days Heat your soup over medium-low heat on the stove, stirring occasionally until heated through.
Freeze: Vegetable soups are perfect for making ahead and freezing Allow the soup to cool completely, then seal it in an airtight container and freeze for up to 5-6 months. If you make a double batch when you make this, you can freeze some for a quick dinner another night.
Nutritious
Calories: 179kcal Carbohydrates: 21g Protein: 4g Weight: 10g Saturated fat: 1g Sodium: 1389mg Potassium: 775mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 7g Vitamin A: 4355IU Vitamin C: 42.4 mg Calcium: 57mg Iron: 2.4 mg
