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The Ultimate Easy, One-Pot Homemade Vegetable Soup

Close-up of a steaming white bowl filled with rich vegetable soup containing carrots, potatoes, green beans, and rotini pasta.
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Make this hearty, healthy vegetable soup in one pot for a comforting weeknight dinner. This recipe uses simple ingredients for a flavorful, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chopped potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni, optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), potatoes, green beans, corn, basil, oregano, pepper, salt, and bay leaf.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  6. If using pasta, stir it in now and cook according to package directions, usually 7 to 10 minutes, until al dente.
  7. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
  • This soup freezes well; cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
  • If you are interested in structured eating plans, look into meal planning services to help organize your weeknight dinners.
  • For a heartier meal, add 1 pound of ground beef or turkey during Step 2 and brown it before adding the onions.

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