Vegetable Soup a La Jen Recipe

Name: Vegetable Soup a La Jen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped (reserve the leaves); 1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 4 carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thin; 6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced; 1 cup lettuce or 1 cup cabbage, chopped; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained; 6 -8 cups chicken broth or 6 -8 cups stock, fat removed; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1 -2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¾ teaspoon paprika; 1 -2 teaspoon curry powder; ½ cup white wine (optional)

Servings: persons

2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped (reserve the leaves)
1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4 carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thin
6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1 cup lettuce or 1 cup cabbage, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
6 -8 cups chicken broth or 6 -8 cups stock, fat removed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 -2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¾ teaspoon paprika
1 -2 teaspoon curry powder
½ cup white wine (optional)

1
Heat the oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven.
2
Add the onion, celery,bell pepper, carrots and garlic and cook, covered, until almost tender, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
3
Add lettuce or cabbage and sweat (cover the pan) for about 2 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, covered.
5
Add chicken broth or stock, herbs and spices, and bring the soup to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat, then simmer for about 1 to 1 1/4 hour, until carrots and celery are very tender.
7
Adjust seasoning if necessary.
8
Add wine if desired.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Serve with cornbread or corn muffins.
11
This soup freezes very well.
12
Chill thoroughly before freezing.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped (reserve the leaves), 1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Soup a La Jen 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 a La Jen

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