Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our versatile vegetable soup, a culinary canvas adorned with a medley of fresh, vibrant vegetables, and a refreshing touch of mixed greens. This wholesome soup offers a delightful balance of textures and colors, making it a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Dive into the hearty goodness of carrots, celery, and onions, simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth. Embrace the crispness of broccoli and green beans, adding a delightful crunch to every spoonful. Discover the hidden gems of tender peas and sweet corn, adding bursts of sweetness to the savory symphony. Elevate the soup's complexity with aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaves, releasing their fragrant essence into the broth. Top it all off with a vibrant array of mixed greens, infusing each bowl with a refreshing burst of nutrients and vibrancy. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or a vegan variation, our collection of vegetable soup recipes has something for every palate. Embark on a culinary journey and relish the goodness of fresh, wholesome ingredients, perfectly harmonized in a bowl of comforting vegetable soup.
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EASY VEGETABLE SOUP RECIPE
Homemade Vegetable Soup is hearty and packed with vegetables. A comforting, feel-good soup that tastes so much better than store-bought.
Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin
Categories Easy
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat a heavy soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Add chopped onions and carrots and saute for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden.
- Add celery, canned tomatoes (with juice), broth, potatoes, green beans, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring it to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes.
- Once the vegetables are tender, add corn, sweet peas, green onion, and parsley. Season with salt to taste and simmer for another 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 753 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY SUPER-GREENS SOUP
Reset your diet with this soothing soup chock-full of superfoods. You can put this recipe together using the veggies in the bottom of your crisper drawer-pull out those carrots and that neglected bunch of celery-add in onion, and for protein, a can of hearty white beans. Then, the star of the show: a powerful punch of hearty, nutritious greens like kale, chard or spinach. All are easy to find, already washed and ready to go, in your grocer's produce section. These simple ingredients cook up into a soup that's much more than the sum of its parts and is still low-cal enough that you can round it out with crusty bread and cheese on the side.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Line rimmed baking pan with foil.
- In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium heat. Cook onions, carrot and celery in oil 9 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are just tender. Stir in garlic, salt, dried herbs and pepper; cook about 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant. Add beans and broth. Increase heat to high; heat to simmering. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in baby greens; simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until greens are tender.
- Meanwhile, place baguette slices on pan; brush with remaining 4 teaspoons oil. Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until crispy and lightly browned.
- To serve, divide soup among bowls; top with Parmesan cheese, and serve with baguette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 1230 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
HEARTY VEGETABLE SOUP
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
Time 1h45m
Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 22
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
PUREED MIXED VEGETABLE SOUP
The onion can be substituted with one leek or two large shallots (this is true for the variations, too) and the spinach with other leafy greens, such as chard, kale, watercress, or sorrel. For a soup with brighter color, the leafy greens are added in the last five minutes of cooking, just so they are given a chance to wilt.
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sweat aromatics Melt butter in a medium stockpot over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic (if using), stirring constantly, until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add base vegetables and stock Add potato, broccoli, and carrots along with enough stock (or water) to just cover. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add spinach and continue cooking until vegetables can easily be mashed with the back of a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes more.
- Puree Reserve 1 cup liquid for thinning soup. Puree the rest of the contents in a blender, food processor, or food mill, working in batches as necessary (do not fill blender or processor more than halfway, and cover the lid with a kitchen towel while machine is running).
- Finish soup Return puree to clean pot, and set over low heat; whisk in cream (or buttermilk), if using, and add enough reserved liquid to thin soup to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or let cool completely, then refrigerate in a covered container. Reheat over moderate heat, just to warm through, thinning with more liquid as necessary.
- FOLLOW THE BASIC RECIPE, adding 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander when sweating the aromatics and using 1 pound cauliflower (1 head), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces and the same amount of potato for the base vegetables. Proceed with the recipe to simmer and puree. Serves 6.
- TO MAKE THE SOUP, FOLLOW basic recipe to sweat the aromatics, then add 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes or 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, blanched and peeled (page 381), as the base vegetable, and 1 1/2 cups stock or water. Proceed with recipe, simmering tomatoes 10 minutes (they should be soft and beginning to fall apart). Puree and finish with heavy cream, if desired. (serves 4)
- FOLLOW THE BASIC RECIPE, sweating 1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced, along with the onion and 1 small clove garlic. Then add 1 1/2 pounds carrots (8 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, as the base vegetable, and 4 cups water. Proceed with recipe to simmer and puree. Do not finish with cream or buttermilk. (serves 4)
- FOLLOW THE BASIC RECIPE, sweating 3 medium leeks, white and pale-green parts only cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons (2 1/4 cups) and washed well (page 32), for aromatics, then adding 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (2 large), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (4 cups), for the base vegetable, and 3 1/2 cups stock or water. Proceed with recipe, simmering for about 15 minutes, then remove from heat. Puree, then add 3/4 cup each heavy cream and buttermilk. Thin with water or stock to reach desired consistency. Cool soup completely before refrigerating in an airtight container, up to 3 days; thin with stock or water as necessary before serving. (serves 6)
- FOLLOW THE BASIC RECIPE, omitting garlic and sweating 1 Bosc pear, peeled, cored, and quartered, along with the onion. Then add stock or water and use 1 1/4 pounds winter squash (butternut, acorn, or kabocha), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks, for the base vegetable, and proceed with recipe to simmer until tender and puree. Finish with 1/2 cup buttermilk, if desired. (serves 4 to 6)
- FOLLOW THE BASIC RECIPE to sweat the aromatics, then add 3 1/2 cups stock or water and bring to a boil. For the base vegetables, add 2 pounds fresh green peas, shelled (2 cups), and return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until bright green and tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Then stir in 1 pound (2 bunches) fresh flat-leaf spinach (in batches if necessary, stirring until each is wilted) and cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Puree and finish, thinning with water as desired, then season with 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice along with salt and pepper. (serves 4)
HEARTY MIXED VEGETABLE SOUP
My sister, who worked as a dietitian for years, gave me this recipe. I sometimes double or triple this hearty soup when my family gathers for the holidays. -Lucille Franck, Independence, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, saute the carrot, celery, green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Set aside 2 tablespoons broth. Add the tomatoes, sugar, pepper and remaining broth to vegetable mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Combine cornstarch and reserved broth until smooth; gradually add to the soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EVERYDAY VEGETABLE SOUP
This basic vegetable soup can be made with any combination of fresh or frozen vegetables, so the soup will taste a little different each time. The recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled to feed all the vegetable soup fans at your table.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onions or leeks, celery, and Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add broth, tomatoes and their juice, tomato paste, and 3 cups water to pot; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, 20 minutes.
- Add vegetables to pot, and return to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Let cool before storing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your soup more flavor and nutrients. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, green beans, and tomatoes.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still have a little bit of crunch. Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Add some herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the soup. Some good choices include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and garlic.
- Use a good quality broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup. If you don't have any homemade broth, you can use a store-bought brand. Just be sure to choose one that is low in sodium.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to making vegetable soup. So, feel free to add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Conclusion:
Vegetable soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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