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A steaming bowl of colorful vegetable soup, rich with garden-fresh ingredients.

Proven way to grow delicious Vegetable Soup recipes

This recipe provides a proven method for creating delicious vegetable soups. It focuses on fresh ingredients and simple techniques to bring out the best flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 3 medium Carrots
  • 2 Celery stalks
  • 1 large Onion
  • 2 medium Potatoes
  • 1 medium Zucchini
  • 1 28-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes
Liquids & Seasoning
  • 6 cups Vegetable broth
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces; mince the garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Cooking
  1. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, oregano, and basil; cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add diced tomatoes, potatoes, zucchini, vegetable broth, and water to the pot.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, roast some of the vegetables before adding them to the soup. You can also add a bay leaf during simmering and remove it before serving.