Simple Soup Recipe

Name: Simple Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 celery; 3 carrots; 2 leeks; 2 garlic cloves; 1 zucchini; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon basil-garlic pesto sauce (add more to intensify flavours); 5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups vegetable stock; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt (to taste); ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

2 celery
3 carrots
2 leeks
2 garlic cloves
1 zucchini
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon basil-garlic pesto sauce (add more to intensify flavours)
5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

1
Chop all ingredients into medium bite size pieces.
2
Set zucchini aside for later.
3
Add olive oil into your soup pot.
4
Saute all ingredients (approximately 5 minutes).
5
Add diced tomatoes.
6
Add chicken or vegetable stock.
7
Bring to a boil, then simmer for a minimum of 15 minutes.
8
Add kidney beans.
9
Add pesto (I usually add more to intensify flavours).
10
Add salt and pepper to taste.
11
Add zucchini; and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
12
Serve with your choice of accompaniment; baguettes and cheese are good.

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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 celery, 3 carrots, 2 leeks, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Simple 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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