Best 3 Hearty Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup Recipes

**Hearty Old-Fashioned Vegetable Soup: A Comforting Classic**

When the weather outside is cold, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty bowl of vegetable soup to warm you up from the inside out! Our hearty old-fashioned vegetable soup is packed with fresh, seasonal vegetables, lean protein, and a flavorful broth that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. This classic soup is also incredibly versatile, making it a great way to use up leftover vegetables or incorporate your favorite ingredients. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting dish to serve at your next gathering, our hearty old-fashioned vegetable soup is sure to please. In this article, we'll share two delicious recipes for making this timeless soup: a traditional version and a vegan variation. So grab your favorite soup pot and let's get cooking!

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

HEARTY VEGETABLE SOUP

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A friend gave me the idea to use V8 juice in vegetable soup because it provides more flavor. My best vegetable soup recipe is perfect to prepare on a crisp autumn afternoon. -Janice Steinmetz, Somers, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 medium carrots, sliced
2 large onions, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chopped cabbage
2 cups frozen cut green beans (about 8 ounces)
2 cups frozen peas (about 8 ounces)
1 cup frozen corn (about 5 ounces)
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups V8 juice

Steps:

In a stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots, onions, celery and green pepper until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OLD-FASHIONED VEGETABLE SOUP

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This is a deli-style vegetable soup. Very simple but very yummy!

Provided by Shelly A.

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
2 large carrots, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
2 quarts beef broth

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion, carrots and celery until onion is translucent. Stir in tomatoes with their juice, salt, pepper, parsley, soy sauce, Worcestershire and paprika. Pour in beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 2166.8 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

OLD-FASHIONED VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

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Better than Campbell's but just as comforting! Loosely based on a gourmet cooking magazine's recipe for Beef Barley soup, I didn't have any barley or okra, so I added root veggies to make it more hearty, like a rich broth with the chunkyness of stew. It turned out to be the best soup I've ever made! DH, stepson and baby girl kept coming back for more.

Provided by Marla Swoffer

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 lb beef stew meat
1 onion
3 celery ribs
10 baby carrots (or a couple regular carrots)
2 potatoes (peeled if you like)
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen peas
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (I use salt-free)
3 1/2 cups beef broth (or 2 14-oz cans)
2 small bay leaves
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil (or any cooking oil)
4 cups water
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Cut meat into small, bite-size (1/2") pieces.
In a large pot or dutch oven, saute meat in 1 T oil on medium-high heat until all sides are brown.
Set aside on a plate.
Chop celery, onion, potatoes, and carrots into bite-size pieces.
Saute celery and onion in remaining 1 T oil until onion is golden (about 10 minutes).
Add browned beef, water, broth, tomatoes with juices, carrots, potatoes, corn, bay leaves and garlic.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until beef is almost tender, about an hour.
Add peas and hot sauce to soup.
Cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 30 minutes longer.
Serve and season with freshly ground black pepper, hot sauce, or crumbled saltines, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.4, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1040.5, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 10.7, Protein 34.9

Tips:

Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and green beans.
Don't be afraid to use frozen vegetables. They're just as nutritious as fresh vegetables, and they're often more convenient.
Add some protein to your soup. This could be in the form of meat, poultry, fish, or beans. Adding protein will help to make your soup more filling and satisfying.
Season your soup to taste. This means adding salt, pepper, and other spices to your liking. You can also add herbs, such as parsley, thyme, or rosemary.
Let your soup simmer for a while. This will help to develop the flavors and make your soup more flavorful.
Serve your soup with a side of bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the broth and make your meal more complete.

Conclusion:

Hearty old-fashioned vegetable soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make a pot of soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this hearty old-fashioned vegetable soup a try.