Grandma's Vegetable Soup

Warm your soul with Grandma's Vegetable Soup, a timeless, comforting classic brimming with wholesome ingredients and rich flavors. Packed with hearty russet potatoes, vibrant zucchini, sweet carrots, and tender green beans, this nourishing soup is slow-simmered in a fragrant broth infused with garlic, thyme, and oregano. Simple yet satisfying, this one-pot wonder is perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you're craving a taste of homemade goodness. Ready in just under an hour and made with pantry staples, it’s a vegetarian delight that’s both healthy and heartwarming. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete, nostalgic meal the whole family will adore.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 cup frozen green beans
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots, celery, and diced potato to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the diced zucchini, frozen green beans, and canned diced tomatoes (with their juices). Stir to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and add dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf from the soup and discard.

Step 9

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Stir in the fresh chopped parsley just before serving.

Step 11

Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy it warm with crusty bread or crackers on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3050.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1427.5

Total Fat 54.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.5g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 6773.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 206.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.8g	0%
Total Sugars 58.7g
Protein 44.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 695.5mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 6834.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.9%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 55.2%