Best 5 Zippy Vegetable Soup Recipes

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Craving a warm and comforting soup that's packed with flavor and nutrients? Look no further than this zippy vegetable soup! This delicious and versatile dish is made with a variety of fresh vegetables, a flavorful broth, and a blend of herbs and spices. It's a perfect meal for a cold day or when you're feeling under the weather.

This zippy vegetable soup is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. It's loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help boost your immune system and keep you healthy. The soup is also a good source of fiber, which can help keep you feeling full and satisfied.

The best part about this zippy vegetable soup is that it's incredibly easy to make. Simply chop up your vegetables, add them to a pot with some broth and seasonings, and let it simmer until the vegetables are tender. You can also add some cooked meat or beans to the soup for extra protein.

If you're looking for a healthy and delicious soup that's easy to make, this zippy vegetable soup is the perfect choice. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's a meal that the whole family will enjoy.

In addition to the classic zippy vegetable soup, the article also includes recipes for three variations:

* **Tuscan Kale Soup:** This hearty soup is made with kale, sausage, potatoes, and beans. It's a great way to warm up on a cold winter day.

* **Spicy Thai Vegetable Soup:** This flavorful soup is made with a variety of vegetables, a spicy broth, and a blend of Thai spices. It's a great choice for those who like their soup with a little kick.

* **Creamy Cauliflower Soup:** This rich and creamy soup is made with cauliflower, potatoes, and a blend of herbs and spices. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ZIPPY POTATO SOUP



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This savory soup has a lot of substance, especially for the men in the family. We enjoy brimming bowls all winter long. -Clara Lee Parsons, Terre Haute, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound sliced bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
8 to 10 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 medium carrot, grated
5 cups water
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion; drain and set aside. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook the potatoes and carrot in water for 20 minutes or until tender (do not drain). Stir in the remaining ingredients and the bacon mixture. Cook for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ZIPPY VEGETABLE DIP



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Enjoy veggies with this cheesy and delightful dip that's ready in about an hour - perfect for an appetizer.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup reduced-fat small curd cottage cheese
1 cup plain fat-free yogurt or fat-free sour cream (8 ounces)
1 envelope (1.2 ounces) Caesar salad dressing mix
Raw vegetables for dipping, if desired

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in blender. Cover and blend on medium speed about 30 seconds, stopping blender occasionally to scrape sides, until smooth.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve dip with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Sodium 160 mg

ZIPPY AND TANGY TURKEY RICE SOUP



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Great soup for using up leftover turkey. This soup has a little cayenne added to give it a kick.

Provided by M Vidito

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

Time 3h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 leftover turkey carcass, broken into pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped celery leaves, or to taste
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon butter
28 baby carrots, quartered
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes with juice
1 cup long-grain rice
10 green beans, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

Steps:

  • Place turkey carcass pieces into a large soup pot and cover with cold water. Stir in onion, celery leaves, and bay leaves, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 hours. Strain broth and pour back into soup pot. Pick turkey meat from the carcass and chop meat into bite-size pieces.
  • Heat butter in a skillet; cook and stir carrots and celery until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir carrots, celery, stewed tomatoes with juice, rice, green beans, chicken bouillon cubes, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into broth. Mix in chopped turkey meat.
  • Bring soup back to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove and discard rosemary sprigs; stir corn into soup. Adjust salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper to taste. Lay a paper towel on top of soup to absorb excess oil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 580.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

ZIPPY TURKEY STOUP



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No, that's not a typo. My DH calls my soups "stoup" because I make them THICK. My oldest son is down with a head cold and a sore throat and I didn't have time for my usual, homemade chicken and noodle soup so I whipped this up instead of the planned dinner he wouldn't have been able to eat. You don't have to have a head cold to enjoy this. You just need to be looking for a bowlful of meaty goodness and colorful veggies with a little extra zip. Note -- "vegetable juice cocktail" is V-8. But that isn't in the ingredient database so I can't say it.

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     Poultry

Time 35m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs ground turkey
1 large onion
1 -2 cup chopped zucchini (1, 8-10-inch or 2, 6-inch squash)
1 -2 cup chopped yellow squash (1, 8-10-inch or 2, 6-inch squash)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 lb frozen spinach (optional)
2 small fresh jalapeno peppers, minced
2 garlic cloves, put through press
1 tablespoon parsley
2 teaspoons oregano
4 cups chicken stock
8 -12 ounces vegetable juice cocktail (optional) or 8 -12 ounces tomato juice (optional)
1 cup rice
olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large pot, brown the ground turkey and onions in a little olive oil.
  • Add all the other ingredients and bring to boil.
  • Simmer 15-20 minutes, until rice is soft and flavors are well blended.
  • Note: If you prefer a thinner, more brothy consistency add more chicken stock and taste to adjust seasonings.
  • Note: The jalapenos don't make this really hot -- just a little zippy. If even this is too much substitute the milder Anaheims or "Cubanelle"-type sweet peppers. If its not spicy enough for you go for whatever variety suits your taste.
  • Note -- I haven't frozen it, but it ought to freeze as well as any other soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 62.1, Sodium 337, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.8, Protein 17.3

ZIPPY HAMBURGER SOUP



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I created this recipe 3 days ago when my cupboard was mostly bare and my 11 year old son requested a pot of soup for supper. The A1 sauce happened because I couldn't find my bottle of Worchestershire sauce, and took a chance. I only added it a touch at a time but it turned out to be one of the most flavorful and satisfying soups I've ever made, and the leftovers were even better the next day when the flavors had intensified. I used pre-browned ground beef from my freezer stash and put this soup from conception to table in 45 minutes. The A1 sauce brings a whole new depth of flavor and makes it truly delicious and satisfying. I did not have any kidney beans or I probably would have added a can. I also cannot guarantee the results using a different brand of Steak Sauce, experiment at your own risk! Of course, like any soup, you can use whatever veggies you have around, and can use any combination of fresh, canned, or frozen. This is just what I had on hand. I added the A1 at the end, and just barely allowed it to cook into the soup. You can add it earlier but it loses some of the tang, which is what we liked so much. I would suggest adding it a bit at a time, and tasting until it suits your taste. Season with salt/pepper as needed along the way. Serve this with a green salad and biscuits or your favorite crusty bread and your family will be licking the bowl :)

Provided by NoDramaMama

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 quarts, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef, browned and seasoned to taste (weight after browning- starting with raw, 2 lbs)
1 (1 1/8 ounce) envelope Lipton beefy onion soup mix
1 (32 ounce) box low sodium beef broth (taste carefully if using salted stock to keep soup from getting too salty) or 1 (32 ounce) box broth (taste carefully if using salted stock to keep soup from getting too salty)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 medium potatoes, washed and diced with skins left on
1 cup carrot (Chopped, sliced, or diced- I used baby carrots and cut them into thirds)
1 (14 ounce) can sweet corn (or equivalent of frozen)
1 (14 ounce) can green beans (or equivalent of frozen)
3/4 cup frozen peas
1/3-1/2 cup A.1. Original Sauce
3/4 teaspoon celery salt
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Begin with ground beef (either freshly browned/drained/seasoned) or frozen, in soup pot, over medium heat.
  • Add beef stock, onion soup mix, tomatoes (do not drain), Celery Salt, and 1 can of water (use empty tomato can- 28 oz, I guess). Mix well.
  • Add potatoes and carrots and bring to a full simmer, until vegetables are fork tender (about 20 minutes depending on the size you cut them).
  • Add drained beans/corn, and frozen peas.
  • Add steak sauce at the end, allowing to cook just about 5 minutes to bring things together.
  • This could easily be a crockpot recipe by putting the ground beef, onion soup, broth, tomatoes, potatoes and carrots on in the morning, and finishing by adding the other vegetables and A1 at the end.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.8, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 67, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 6.4, Protein 13.5

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your soup a more complex and flavorful taste. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, green beans, and peas.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still have a bit of a bite to them. Overcooking will make them mushy and bland.
  • Use a good quality broth. This is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a broth that has a lot of flavor. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth. If you're using a store-bought broth, be sure to read the label carefully and choose one that is low in sodium.
  • Add some herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the soup. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. This will help to add a creamy richness to the soup and make it even more delicious.

Conclusion:

Zippy vegetable soup is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and nutritious meal, give this soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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