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The Ultimate Quick and Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup

A ladle lifting a portion of rich vegetable soup filled with carrots, potatoes, corn, and topped with fresh parsley.
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Make this classic, hearty vegetable soup in one pot. It uses simple, accessible ingredients for a comforting weeknight meal that is perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for richer flavor)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chopped potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), potatoes, green beans, corn, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  6. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the soup generously with salt and pepper to your taste.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a heartier, old-fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup, brown 1 pound of ground beef before starting step 1. Drain off excess fat, then proceed with adding the oil and vegetables.
  • If you prefer a creamy vegetable soup texture, remove about 2 cups of the soup after cooking, blend until smooth, and stir the puree back into the pot.
  • This soup tastes better the next day, making it excellent for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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