Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 cup chopped carrot; 1 cup chopped celery; ½ cup chopped onion; 1 (15 ounce) candiced tomatoes, or; 4 chopped tomatoes (fresh); 4 (15 ounce) cans vegetable broth; 2 cups diced zucchini; 2 cups diced yellow squash; 2 cups quartered mushrooms; 1 cup green beans; 2 cups shredded napa cabbage, or; 2 cups fresh Baby Spinach; ½ cup frozen peas (or fresh); 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) candiced tomatoes, or
4 chopped tomatoes (fresh)
4 (15 ounce) cans vegetable broth
2 cups diced zucchini
2 cups diced yellow squash
2 cups quartered mushrooms
1 cup green beans
2 cups shredded napa cabbage, or
2 cups fresh Baby Spinach
½ cup frozen peas (or fresh)
1 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon ground pepper

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In a medium soup pot, heat 1 T canola oil.
2
Saute carrots, onion and celery until tender.
3
Add tomatoes and broth, plus 1-2 cans water (depends on how brothy you like it, I like mine more chunky).
4
Add bay leaf, pepper and thyme.
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If using cabbage, add now.
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Simmer for 20 minutes Add green beans and simmer about 5 minutes Add zucchini, squash and mushrooms.
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Simmer another 5 minutes Lastly, add frozen peas and, if using, spinach.
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Simmer 5 more minutes.
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I portion this out into 1 cup servings and freeze.
10
It has really helped me to stay on track, and it's so healthy.
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You can change up the vegetables to suit your taste and your mood.
12
Sometimes I'll add anaheim chiles or a jalapeno for a spicy kick.
13
If I'm doing really well with calories that day, I'll add a few chunks of chicken, some beans, or a little pasta to give it a little more substance.

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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 canola oil, 1 cup chopped carrot, 1 cup chopped celery, ½ cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, 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.

Vegetable Soup

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