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Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe | Healthy Homemade Comfort Food

Make the best homemade vegetable soup recipe with fresh vegetables, herbs, and rich vegetable broth. This healthy, easy one-pot soup is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for any season.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold or waxy potatoes diced
  • 2 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups fresh green beans trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1½ cups frozen corn
  • 1½ cups frozen peas
  • 2 –3 bay leaves
  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.
Step 2: Add More Vegetables
  1. Stir in the carrots, celery, and minced garlic.
  2. Cook for another 5 minutes, making sure the garlic becomes fragrant without browning too much.
Step 3: Build the Flavor Base
  1. Add the diced tomatoes, including all their juices, along with the chopped thyme.
  2. Cook for around 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows excess liquid to reduce and intensifies the tomato flavor.
Step 4: Add the Broth
  1. Pour in the vegetable stock.
  2. Stir in:
  3. Diced potatoes
  4. Green beans
  5. Frozen corn
  6. Bay leaves
  7. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 5: Simmer
  1. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium-low, partially cover the pot, and simmer for 20–30 minutes, or until the potatoes and green beans are tender.
Step 6: Finish the Soup
  1. Remove the bay leaves.
  2. Stir in:
  3. Frozen peas
  4. Fresh chopped parsley
  5. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the peas are heated through while still bright green.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

This easy vegetable soup recipe proves that simple ingredients can create an incredibly comforting and flavorful meal. With plenty of fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a rich broth, it's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making again and again. Whether you enjoy it as a light lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a meal-prep favorite, this hearty soup is nourishing, versatile, and always delicious.
Enjoy every warm, cozy bowl and don't hesitate to make it your own by adding your favorite seasonal vegetables or pantry staples.