Hearty & Easy Homemade Vegetable SoupVeg
Warm up with this healthy, hearty vegetable soup—a comforting classic that’s much tastier than canned versions and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for a chilly day or simply clearing out your fridge, this forgiving recipe uses fresh aromatics, potatoes, green beans, and tomatoes simmered in a savory broth. Packed with nutrients and flavor, it's a flexible, cozy meal the whole family will love. Customize it with your favorite seasonal veggies and enjoy a bowl of pure goodness.
Ingredients
3 tbsp Olive oil
1 no. Onion (chopped)
6 cloves Garlic (minced)
few Celery (chopped)
3 nos. Carrot (chopped)
1 large Potato (chopped)
1 tbsp Fresh Thyme
2 cans of Diced tomatoes
2 cups Green Beans (finely chopped)
6 cups of Vegetable stock
1 cups Corn Kernel
few Bay Leaf
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
1 cups Frozen Peas
For garnishing Fresh Parsley (chopped)
Instructions
1
Chop the onion into bite-sized pieces. Smash and mince the garlic.
2
Finely chop the celery to avoid texture issues. Cut the carrots into half-moons. Peel and chop the potatoes into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent and beginning to brown.
4
Stir in the carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally, ensuring the garlic does not burn.
5
Add the diced tomatoes (including the liquid) and the fresh thyme.
6
Stir well and simmer for about 10 minutes to concentrate the flavors.
7
While the soup simmers, trim the ends of the fresh green beans and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
8
Pour in the vegetable stock. Add the chopped potatoes, chopped green beans, frozen corn, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper.
9
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
10
Partially cover the pot and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through (check for tenderness every 10 minutes).
11
Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the frozen peas and chopped fresh parsley. Once warmed through, serve immediately.
