Hearty Vegetable Soup
A steaming bowl of hearty vegetable soup to nourish both body and soul. This recipe is versatile and delivers rich, deep flavors as the vegetables simmer together.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 carrots sliced
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- 2 medium potatoes cubed
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the onions become translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in potatoes, green beans, and cabbage. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and vegetable broth. Add bay leaves and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add frozen peas and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, remove bay leaves, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.