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Classic Hearty Vegetable Soup

Close-up of a bowl of hearty vegetable soup featuring carrots, potatoes, corn, and rotini pasta.
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This recipe provides instructions for a classic, hearty vegetable soup packed with fresh vegetables and a rich broth. It is a simple, comforting one-pot dinner perfect for family meals or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (or beef broth for a richer flavor)
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1/2 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the diced potatoes to the pot. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Add the green beans, corn, and zucchini to the soup. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in the small pasta. Cook according to the pasta package directions, usually about 8 to 10 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
  8. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer, old-fashioned flavor, substitute the vegetable broth with 6 cups of good quality beef broth.
  • You can use frozen mixed vegetables instead of fresh for a quicker preparation time.
  • This soup freezes well; cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
  • Serve this comforting soup dinner with crusty bread for dipping.

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