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Fresh vegetable soup in white bowl with carrots celery potatoes

Fresh Vegetable Soup

Fresh and healthy vegetable soup that's perfect for lunch or cozy dinners. This classic comfort food uses fresh vegetables and is way tastier than canned versions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 carrots peeled and chopped small
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 32 oz vegetable broth
  • 30 oz canned diced tomatoes with liquid
  • 3 Yukon gold potatoes peeled and chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup green beans chopped (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Equipment

  • Large pot (at least 6-quart)
  • sharp knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Wash and chop all vegetables first. Peel and chop carrots into small bite-size pieces. Chop celery stalks small. Chop onion and potatoes, and cut green beans into small pieces.
  2. In large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil, chopped carrots, celery stalks, and onion. Sauté vegetables for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes with liquid, chopped potatoes, green beans, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix together. Bring to boil then reduce to simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until potatoes, carrots and green beans are softened when poked with fork.
  5. Once veggies have softened, add frozen corn and frozen peas. Cook for 2 minutes until corn and peas have heated through. Soup is ready to serve.

Notes

Check doneness by poking potatoes, beans and carrots with fork. Leave vegetables tender crisp as they will soften after cooking. Don't overcook vegetables to avoid sogginess. Store in refrigerator up to 3-4 days in airtight container.