Granny's Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup

Warm your soul with Granny's Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup, a comforting classic packed with wholesome, garden-fresh goodness. This one-pot wonder combines a medley of colorful vegetables—like tender carrots, hearty potatoes, and green beans—with aromatic herbs and a rich, low-sodium vegetable broth. A touch of thyme and parsley, paired with a simmering bay leaf, imparts nostalgic, homestyle flavor to every spoonful. Ready in just an hour, this hearty, healthy soup is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve it with crusty bread or crackers for a meal that's as nourishing as it is delicious. Whether you're craving a taste of nostalgia or a veggie-filled delight, this simple yet satisfying recipe hits all the right notes!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 large russet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the diced celery and carrots to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the cubed potato and green beans to the pot, followed by the canned diced tomatoes with their juice.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine.

Step 7

Stir in the thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.

Step 8

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, partially covered.

Step 9

After 20 minutes, stir in the frozen corn and peas.

Step 10

Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.

Step 11

Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup, adjusting the salt and pepper as needed.

Step 12

Serve hot with bread or crackers for a hearty, satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3085.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1210.6

Total Fat 44.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 5103.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 185.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.6g	0%
Total Sugars 55.5g
Protein 29.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 484.0mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 5271.2mg	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: 31.6%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 58.9%