Vegetable Soup

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Vegetable Soup





Yield6 servings

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time35 minutes

Total Time45 minutes


Ingredients




▢1/4 cup olive oil

▢1 yellow onion , diced

▢2 stalks celery , diced

▢2 cloves garlic , minced

▢2 teaspoons kosher salt

▢1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

▢1 large potato , peeled and diced

▢2 carrots , sliced

▢1 cup corn

▢1 cup peas

▢1 cup green beans , chopped

▢2 vine tomatoes , diced

▢4 cups chicken broth

▢2 cups V-8 juice


Instructions

In a large stock pot add the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions, celery and garlic for 4-5 minutes until translucent.


Add in the rest of the ingredients and bringing to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes.


NOTES:

HOW TO MAKE VEGETABLE SOUP IN THE INSTANT POT

Place all of your ingredients in the instant pot. Lock the lid and seal the pressure valve.

On manual mode, set the instant pot for 10 minutes on high. Let it release naturally.


WHAT ELSE CAN YOU ADD TO VEGETABLE SOUP?

Bell peppers

Mixed frozen veggies

Parsnips

Chickpeas

Kidney beans

Zucchini

Kale or spinach

Shredded cabbage


TIPS FOR MAKING VEGETABLE SOUP

To save time, you can substitute a drained can of diced tomatoes for hand-diced tomatoes in this homemade vegetable soup recipe.


Add browned ground beef, turkey, sausage, or cubed extra firm tofu to this recipe for a higher protein option. You can also use leftover Rotisserie Chicken!


Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make this soup vegetarian. You can also change which broth you’re using depending on your flavor preference.


If you’re going to add leafy greens to the soup, like kale or spinach, add them about 20 minutes before you’re ready to serve.


Add some al dente pasta right before serving to add some carbs to this vegetable soup recipe.


This recipe is dairy free as-is, but you can add ¾ cup of half and half or coconut milk just before serving for a creamy vegetable soup recipe.


Add a dash of cayenne pepper, diced jalapeno, or red pepper flakes to add some spicy seasoning to this soup.


For a thicker soup base, add 3-4 tablespoons of tomato puree.


Use a taco seasoning packet for a Tex-Mex veggie soup and serve with crunchy tortilla chips.

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