Mom's Homemade Vegetable Soup

Savor the comforting flavors of "Mom's Homemade Vegetable Soup," a hearty and wholesome recipe crafted with love and packed with vibrant vegetables. This easy-to-make soup features a medley of diced zucchini, tender potatoes, crisp green beans, and sweet carrots, simmered in a rich vegetable broth with aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano. Perfect for chilly evenings or healthy meal prep, this nourishing soup comes together in just one pot, making cleanup a breeze. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside crusty bread, it's the ultimate recipe for family dinners or quick-and-cozy lunches. With its warm, rustic flavors and simple preparation, this classic vegetable soup is a timeless favorite you'll turn to again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Stir in the diced zucchini and green beans, cooking for another 3 minutes.

Step 6

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and vegetable broth.

Step 7

Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and discard it.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 12

Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3725.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1596.7

Total Fat 44.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7606.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 271.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.1g	0%
Total Sugars 82.7g
Protein 51.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 871.3mg	0%
Iron 21.6mg	0%
Potassium 8986.9mg	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: 23.5%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 64.4%