Mom's Vegetable Soup

Warm your soul with Mom’s Vegetable Soup, a hearty, nourishing recipe packed with vibrant flavors and nutrient-rich vegetables. This comforting classic starts with a medley of sautéed onions, carrots, and celery, enhanced by the addition of red bell peppers, zucchini, gold potatoes, and tender green beans. Simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth with aromatic herbs like thyme and basil, and finished with sweet peas and fresh parsley, this soup is a bowl of pure comfort that's both wholesome and satisfying. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep, it’s ready in under an hour and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or crackers. Whether you're craving a healthy weeknight meal or a warming dish during cold weather, Mom’s Vegetable Soup is a timeless favorite that delivers on simplicity and flavor.

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, diced yellow onion
• 3 medium, peeled and sliced carrots
• 3 sliced celery stalks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 2 medium, peeled and diced gold potatoes
• 1 cup, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces green beans
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring well.

Step 4

Stir in the diced potatoes and green beans. Mix to combine with the other vegetables.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes (with their juices). Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 7

Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers on the side for a complete, cozy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3589.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1678.3

Total Fat 56.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.7g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 8886.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 251.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 60.2g	0%
Total Sugars 85.3g
Protein 56.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 820.3mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 7939.0mg	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: 29.1%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 57.9%