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Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe
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By Natalya Drozhzhin
Updated Oct 2, 2024
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Vegetable soup doesn’t have to be bland and boring. This recipe is so hearty and delicious, you’ll hardly realize it’s vegetarian. It’s a comforting, feel-good soup that tastes much better than canned or store-bought.
A bowl of vegetable soup next to the white pot
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Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe
Whether you’re trying to watch your figure or sneakily slip more veggies into your kids’ diets, look no further than this homemade vegetable soup recipe. Get your deepest soup bowls ready, because you’re about to have your entire household wondering what that delicious aroma is wafting from the kitchen.
You’ll love this recipe for vegetable soup because it’s so simple to make and takes only 30 minutes of cooking time. This soup is savory, filling, and warming. The vegetables give so much flavor to the broth–my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Yum!
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Ingredients for Vegetable Soup
To make the best vegetable soup even more flavorful and affordable, choose seasonal vegetables. Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this delicious meal.
Fresh vegetables – onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, frozen sweet corn, and frozen sweet peas – Chop each veggie to be bite-sized, if needed. See our list below for substitution ideas
Broth – olive oil, canned diced tomatoes, low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
Spices – bay leaves, salt and pepper, green onions, and fresh parsley, or substitute 1/3 dried herbs for fresh herbs or add to taste.
Vegetable Soup Variations
Consider this soup your ticket to using all those veggie odds and ends hanging out in your fridge or freezer. This recipe is so versatile, and you can change up the ingredients. Here are some of our favorite vegetable soup variations:
Veggies: Broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, zucchini, beets, asparagus, bok choy, broccoli rabe, cabbage, and leeks are all great substitutes or additions.
Broth: Feel free to swap out vegetable broth for Turkey Stock, Chicken Stock, or beef broth. This will make the soup taste that much heartier.
Herbs & Spices: Add a couple of dashes of thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and/or red pepper flakes. You can also elevate the dish by adding fresh dill or basil. The sky’s the limit!
Beans: Looking to add a little more fiber and protein? Add chickpeas or white beans. If you’d prefer some extra protein, try our Vegetable Beef Soup.
How to Make Vegetable Soup
What I love about this soup is that it comes together in one large pot and it’s super easy to make. With minimal mess and maximum flavor, you can’t get much better than that. Follow the simple steps below to be well on your way to a comforting bowl of veggie soup.
Aromatics – Preheat your soup pot with olive oil. Saute onions and carrots until golden.
Add Vegetables and Broth – Add celery, canned tomatoes, broth, potatoes, green beans, and bay leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for 25 minutes.
Finishing Touches – Add corn, sweet peas, green onion, and parsley. Simmer for an additional 5-8 minutes then serve.
