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Best Vegetable Soup

A hearty, healthy, and flavorful vegetable soup packed with fresh vegetables and herbs. Perfect for a comforting meal any time of year.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add carrots, celery, zucchini, and green beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Add frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Remove bay leaf. Stir in fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a Parmesan rind while simmering. This soup freezes well and tastes even better the next day. Feel free to substitute or add your favorite vegetables.

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