Best 3 Dads Secret Ingredient Vegetable Soup Recipes

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Dive into a culinary journey with Dad's Secret Ingredient Vegetable Soup, a heartwarming and flavorful creation that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This delightful soup is a harmonious blend of fresh vegetables, savory broth, and a secret ingredient that adds an unexpected layer of deliciousness. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your kitchen adventures, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. With its simple yet satisfying ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be whipping up this comforting soup in no time. Indulge in the goodness of wholesome vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a secret ingredient that will leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure with Dad's Secret Ingredient Vegetable Soup. This article also features a collection of additional vegetable soup recipes, each with its unique flavor profile and culinary charm. From the classic Minestrone Soup, brimming with colorful vegetables and hearty beans, to the vibrant Thai Coconut Vegetable Soup, infused with lemongrass and ginger, these recipes offer a delightful variety of flavors and culinary experiences. Whether you're in the mood for a comforting classic or craving something exotic and aromatic, you'll find a vegetable soup recipe here that will satisfy your cravings. So, explore the recipes, gather your ingredients, and let the aromas of delicious vegetable soups fill your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DAD'S SECRET INGREDIENT VEGETABLE SOUP



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There's nothing like a big pot of hearty soup simmering away on the stove in chilly weather. Dad would often make a simple vegetable soup by simply opening up a can or two of whatever vegetables were in the cupboard. I've adapted it to using fresh and frozen veggies but the important part -- our "secret ingredient" is the same. For the very best vegetable soup don't leave out the cabbage. ;-)

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h15m

Yield 10-12 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs lean beef, cubed
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
2 large onions
4 -5 medium potatoes
4 -5 carrots
2 lbs frozen mixed vegetables
1 lb frozen corn
1 lb frozen green beans (optional)
1 lb frozen peas (optional)
2 quarts diced tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon celery seed
4 quarts beef stock
salt and pepper
1/2 cup barley (optional)
1/4 head cabbage

Steps:

  • Using a very large pot that will hold at least 12qts, preferable more, brown the beef in the olive oil.
  • Peel and dice onions and carrots. Dice potatoes, peeling if you prefer.
  • Put everything except the barley and cabbage into the pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring several times.
  • Use a knife to shred the cabbage finely in strips as if for sauerkraut.
  • Add cabbage and barley. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring several times.
  • Serve with hearty, crusty bread.
  • Note: If you have some odds and ends of cooked, unseasoned veggies hanging around in the fridge you can add them along with the cabbage and barley. Don't overdo broccoli or other cabbage-family veggies because some cabbage is necessary too much upsets the balance of flavors.
  • Note: You can readily substitute fresh vegetables for frozen. I just use frozen because I usually make it in the winter when fresh veggies are not cost-effective.
  • Note: Freezes well and is even better after sitting overnight.

MICHAEL ROMANO'S SECRET-INGREDIENT SOUP



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Provided by Michael Romano

Categories     Soup/Stew     Cheese     Dinner     Lunch     Parmesan     Sausage     Kale     Winter     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Simmer     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup finely chopped peeled carrot
3/4 cup well-washed thinly sliced leeks
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes
8 ounces Italian fennel sausage (sweet or hot), casings removed
2 tablespoons medium-grind cornmeal (polenta)
5 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock
4 cups packed stemmed and coarsely chopped kale or chard leaves, or a combination
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, leeks, garlic, salt, black pepper, and Aleppo pepper and cook, stirring, until the onion becomes translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain off the excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan. Stir in the cornmeal. Add the stock, stirring, and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the greens and cook for 15 minutes more, or until tender.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with grated Parmigiano.

DAD'S VEGETABLE SOUP



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If you taste a bowl every half hour, like my dad did, you have to add more ingredients as you cook.

Provided by Linda Dugan

Categories     Beef

Time 17h

Number Of Ingredients 10

beef cubes (browned)
hamburger
cabbage (chopped)
canned tomatoes (preferably with herbs)
carrots (sliced into round discs)
celery (cut into small pieces)
potatoes cut into small chunks
chopped onion
can of green beans
can of corn

Steps:

  • 1. Brown beef cubes Season to taste and cook cubes in water for 1 hour using medium heat all the time during cooking
  • 2. Add carrots, cook 15 minutes Add celery,onion, and cabbage cook 15-20 minutes
  • 3. Add Hamburger, you can add it raw, or brown before, it cooks while the stew is cooking Add some ketchup and Worchestershire sauce for seasoning cook 15 minutes
  • 4. Add all the rest of ingredients, portions depend on how much you want to put in. Exact measurements were not given because it is up to you on how much you want. Simmer until all is tender.

Tips:

  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables are more flavorful and nutritious than frozen or canned vegetables.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables are mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Add a variety of vegetables: The more variety of vegetables you add, the more flavorful your soup will be.
  • Use a flavorful broth: A flavorful broth is the foundation of a great vegetable soup.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices can add a lot of flavor to vegetable soup.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make vegetable soup, so don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors.

Conclusion:

Dad's secret ingredient vegetable soup is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is packed with fresh vegetables, flavorful broth, and a variety of herbs and spices. It is also very easy to make, and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Dad's secret ingredient vegetable soup a try.

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