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Vegetable Soup Recipe

4.4 from 127 reviews

This hearty Vegetable Soup is a wholesome blend of fresh vegetables and savory broth, perfect for a nourishing meal. Featuring diced potatoes, carrots, corn, peas, green beans, and tomatoes, simmered together with chicken broth and V-8 juice for a rich, flavorful experience. It’s an easy-to-make, comforting bowl of goodness ideal for any season.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large potato, peeled and diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 2 vine tomatoes, diced

Liquids and Seasoning

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups V-8 juice

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large stock pot, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion, celery, and minced garlic, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
  2. Add Vegetables and Liquids: Stir in the diced potato, sliced carrots, corn, peas, chopped green beans, and diced tomatoes. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and 2 cups of V-8 juice, mixing well to combine all ingredients.
  3. Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cover the pot and let the soup cook gently for 30 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and the flavors to meld together.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make this soup vegetarian.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste if using low sodium broth.
  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before serving.
  • Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for added flavor.
  • This soup stores well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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