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The Best Easy & Hearty Homemade Vegetable Soup

Close-up of a rich, savory vegetable soup featuring chunks of carrots, zucchini, celery, and bright green peas.
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Make this easy vegetable soup recipe, packed with fresh vegetables and comforting broth. It is a simple, nutritious, one-pot meal perfect for weeknights 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 cup chopped potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini or yellow squash
  • 1 cup green beans, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

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, thyme, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chopped potatoes, zucchini, green beans, tomato paste, and vegetable broth. Add the bay leaf.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  6. Stir in the frozen peas. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, uncovered, until the peas are heated through.
  7. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1 teaspoon of onion powder and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder if fresh garlic is unavailable.
  • You can use frozen mixed vegetables instead of fresh green beans and peas for a quicker preparation.
  • This freezer friendly soup keeps well for up to 3 months when stored in airtight containers.
  • Serve this classic vegetable soup with crusty bread for a complete, hearty homemade soup experience.

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