Grandpa Jack’S Dieters’ Meal In One Hour Vegetable

Name: Grandpa Jack’S Dieters’ Meal In One Hour Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 stalk Celery, Sliced; 1 whole Bell Pepper, Seeded And Cut Into Pieces (I Usually Use Red); 3 whole Carrots, Unscraped, Sliced; 3 whole Unpeeled Red Potatoes, Sliced; 1 cup Yellow Squash, Diced; 1 whole Zucchini, Cut In Rounds; 2 whole Spinach Or Romaine Leaves (or Some Leftover Salad); 2 cups Fresh Tomatoes, Diced, Or A Can Of Diced Tomatoes; 2 quarts Chicken Broth (or Make Broth With Bouillon Cubes); 2 Tablespoons Parsley; 1 Tablespoon Celery Leaves; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Dried Basil; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Or Tabasco Sauce, Or More To Taste; Pasta, Optional

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 stalk Celery, Sliced
1 whole Bell Pepper, Seeded And Cut Into Pieces (I Usually Use Red)
3 whole Carrots, Unscraped, Sliced
3 whole Unpeeled Red Potatoes, Sliced
1 cup Yellow Squash, Diced
1 whole Zucchini, Cut In Rounds
2 whole Spinach Or Romaine Leaves (or Some Leftover Salad)
2 cups Fresh Tomatoes, Diced, Or A Can Of Diced Tomatoes
2 quarts Chicken Broth (or Make Broth With Bouillon Cubes)
2 Tablespoons Parsley
1 Tablespoon Celery Leaves
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Dried Basil
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Or Tabasco Sauce, Or More To Taste
Pasta, Optional

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Set your timer for one hour and begin.
2
Over the lowest heat in a stock pot, place the oil and vegetables in the order given in the recipe. As you add the vegetables, sliced, diced or chopped as you prefer, give a little stir and turn up the heat. By the time you get to the tomatoes, the pot should be about half full. Cook and stir for a few minutes. Now add the liquids and seasonings. Keep the heat on high until you have a full rolling boil. Lower heat and simmer gently, uncovered, for the remainder of the hour. About ten minutes before the hour is up, you may add rice or pasta, if you like. Cover and let stand until you are ready to eat.
3
Serve with a dusting of freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or not). Great the second day and it freezes well. A little French bread, and you have a meal in itself.
4
Hot tip: do not add pasta or rice if you are not going to be eating it for that meal. It tends to absorb a lot of the liquid if it stands, and doesn't freeze as well.
5
I use leftover salad even with vinaigrette, dried herbs, and a variety of vegetables in this soup, or sometimes toss in a can of Veg-All if my vegetable drawer is a little skimpy.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 stalk Celery, Sliced, 1 whole Bell Pepper, Seeded And Cut Into Pieces (I Usually Use Red), and more.

Yes, Grandpa Jack’S Dieters’ Meal In One Hour Vegetable Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grandpa Jack’S Dieters’ Meal In One Hour Vegetable Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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