GARDEN FRESH VEGETABLE SOUP

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I like this recipe because it's so flexible. It's terrific for people who grow their own vegetables or for people (like me) who love shopping at farmer's markets. This can be vegetarian by leaving out the ground beef and bacon and substituting vegetable broth for the beef broth. This is a nutritious, economical recipe that is easy to multiply for a crowd. Adapted from a Sunset recipe.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb lean ground beef (optional)
4 slices bacon, diced (optional)
3 tablespoons butter (optional)
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced (or more)
6 cups assorted fresh vegetables (it gets fun here, suggestions are diced carrots and celery, sliced 3/4-inch green beans, diced baby)
8 cups beef broth (use vegetable broth if keeping this vegetarian)
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon dry basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2/3 cup elbow macaroni or 2/3 cup spaghetti, broken into pieces (I use odds and ends of pasta at this point)
2 cups spinach (what I use) or 2 cups swiss chard
salt and pepper
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Crumble beef, if desired, into a 5-6 quart pot over medium heat; add bacon, if desired.
  • If not using meat, melt butter in the pot.
  • Add onion, garlic and prepared vegetables and cook, stirring, until meat is browned and onion is soft; drain any excess fat.
  • Add broth, kidney beans, basil, oregano and rosemary; bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat, simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, and macaroni; continue cooking, covered, until macaroni is tender.
  • At this point you can cool the soup, cover it and refrigerate it to reheat and continue the recipe.
  • Add cabbage and cook, covered, just until cabbage wilts, about 5 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve and pass cheese to sprinkle over individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.1, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 897, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5, Protein 7.3

Jayden Mienie
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The soup was easy to make and it was packed with flavor. We will definitely be making this soup again.


Jason Augusts
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of vegetables and the broth was so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Shahjada Nirob
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This was a great soup! It was easy to make and it was so flavorful. I loved the combination of vegetables and the broth was perfect. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Reid Mahoney
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This soup was amazing! I loved the combination of vegetables and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Nsubuga Sam
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I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was easy to make and it was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mishaal Hussain
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This was a great soup! It was easy to make and it was so flavorful. I loved the combination of vegetables and the broth was perfect. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Karen Wright
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The soup was easy to make and it was packed with flavor. We will definitely be making this soup again.


Sss Lll
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of vegetables and the broth was so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


robin magar
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The soup was so easy to make and it was packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Nicholas Clark
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This soup was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. The vegetables were tender and flavorful, and the broth was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mudassir Saleem
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I'm not usually a fan of vegetable soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of vegetables was perfect, and the broth was so flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese rind, which gave the soup a rich, umami flavor


Sena Slaughter
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This soup was amazing! The flavors were so fresh and vibrant, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the herbs, which really brightened up the dish. I will definitely be making this soup again!


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