Homemade Vegetable Soup in Under 40 Minutes Recipe

Name: Homemade Vegetable Soup in Under 40 Minutes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 5 carrots, diced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 6 cups water; 2 potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 bay leaves; 2 zucchini, chopped; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon celery seed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 celery ribs, chopped
5 carrots, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
6 cups water
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
2 bay leaves
2 zucchini, chopped
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed

1
Add diced onion to an enameled heated pan with the olive oil already heated.
2
Stir well over high heat.
3
add the carrots and stir to combine, cooking about 2 minutes then add the celery and stir well, continue to brown the vegetables about 2 minutes then add the garlic and water, stirring well to deglaze the pan.
4
When the water comes to a boil add the potatoes and stir well, drop in the bay leaves and cover while lowering the heat to medium.
5
Check and stir about every 5 minutes to make sure the vegetables are not sticking to the sides of the pan.
6
taste the broth and add salt, pepper and celery seed after about 20 minutes.
7
Add the zucchini about 10 minutes before serving.
8
Serve when the potatoes are to the doneness that you like -- for us that is about 40 minutes total cooking time!
9
Easy additions are frozen corn, green beans, cream, chicken or you could substitute dried pasta, barley, or beans for the potatoes.

262

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, diced, 3 celery ribs, chopped, 5 carrots, diced, and more.

Yes, Homemade Vegetable Soup in Under 40 Minutes 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Homemade Vegetable Soup in Under 40 Minutes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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