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Homemade Vegetable Soup
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5 from 7 votes

Homemade Vegetable Soup

Hearty homemade vegetable soup with a low-sodium vegetable broth, carrots, lima and green beans, celery and more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: International
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Anecia Hero

Ingredients

Use Organic Vegetables and Broth

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion ,chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic ,chopped
  • ½ cup celery ,chopped; (about 2 stalks)
  • 1 cup carrots ,chopped; (about 4 large carrots)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 32 oz. vegetable broth , low-sodium
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes ,(you can use diced or stewed)
  • 2 cups cut green beans frozen
  • 1 cup lima beans frozen
  • 1 cup small green peas frozen
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot on medium-high heat add oil; add chopped onions, celery and carrots; add bay leaves; cook for about 5 minutes then add garlic
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup onion, ½ cup celery, 1 cup carrots, 2 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon garlic
  • Add vegetable broth and tomatoes; turn heat to medium; cover and allow to simmer for 10 minutes (See Recipe Notes if you're adding potatoes or lima beans)
    32 oz. vegetable broth, 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • Add in frozen vegetables; allow to cook covered for 25 minutes; 
    2 cups cut green beans, 1 cup lima beans, 1 cup small green peas
  • Prior to serving, remove bay leaves, add salt/pepper
    salt and pepper to taste

Notes

 
  • If you include a potato, lima beans or a root vegetable (turnips, rutabagas, potatoes), add them to the stock pot right after you add the tomatoes and broth.
  • You might need to add more water as these vegetables tend to absorb liquid.
  • Kale and spinach may be added as well; if so, add them at the very end and let them cook for about 8 minutes
  • Looking for additional grains? Add barley, brown or white rice, or macaroni noodles to your vegetable soup!
  • NOTE: grains tend to absorb liquid, so you'll need to add more water or broth. If you add a grain, add it after you've added the broth and tomatoes; bring it to a hard boil for 10 minutes, add remaining ingredients, and check the liquid level regularly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4267IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg