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A steaming bowl of hearty vegetable soup with various fresh ingredients

Best Way to Grow 5-Star Vegetable Soup

This hearty vegetable soup is packed with fresh flavors and nutrients, making it a perfect meal for any day. It's easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 medium celery stalks diced
  • 1 medium onions chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 16 ounce bag mixed vegetables frozen

Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced carrots, celery, and chopped onions, then sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Cooking

  • Stir in diced potatoes, undrained diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  • Add the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until heated through. Remove the bay leaf.

Finishing, uid = 3

  • Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious vegetable soup!

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of your favorite herb blend to the soup. If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash some of the cooked potatoes against the side of the pot.