Big-Batch Vegetable Soup
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Everyday Food, October 2003
- Prep Time 15 minutes
- Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield Serves 8
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onions or thinly sliced leeks (whites only)
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 8 cups mixed fresh or frozen vegetables, such as carrots, corn, green beans, lima beans, peas, potatoes, and zucchini (cut larger vegetables into smaller pieces)
Directions
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Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onions or leeks, celery, and Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
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Add broth, tomatoes and their juice, tomato paste, and 3 cups water to pot; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, 20 minutes.
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Add vegetables to pot, and return to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Let cool before storing.
Trying it out on a cold day
This is a great soup to freeze for a cold night. I added macaroni because I had extra on hand. Very good.
This is a great soup to freeze for a cold night. I added macaroni because I had extra on hand. Very good.
Fun to make (with a nice glass of wine :)... used 3 cans of beef broth and added cubed beef for my carnivore boyfriend! Added the beef with the onion and celery. We'll see how he likes it when he gets home from night shift!
I made this and was surprise of how good it was. This is a good base for crab soup. I would have never thought to add italian seasoning to a vegetable soup. This is a keeper
The recipe uses broth and water, water usually isn't included in most ingrediant lists. Over all you will have 6 cups of liquid and as it simmers the water gets evaporated. Most cooks should know this. Make sure you use both broth and water.
This recipe calls for 3 cans of broth but says to add 3 cups of water.
This soup is wonderful. You can add just about any vegetable your heart desires (or whatever might be on hand). I make it several times a year.
This was a hit with my family, my six year old loved it! I made a half batch because there is no room in the freezer for left-overs. Used green beans, brussel sprouts, carrorts, and red potatoes. Served with crusty bread, olive oil and parm. Super easy and fast!
I am making this again, today adding chix breast. Use 4 cans of chix broth, broccoli, carrots, cabbage, celery, onions, garlic, cauliflower. Two cans of diced tomato, ground pepper, thyme, bay leaf. Serve with crusty bread, garlic croutons on top, with grated chz, drzzle EVO!! Lots of chilled Pinot Grigio, Italaian.
EXCELLENT SOUP WITH SANDWICH ON A COLD DAY. I CUT THE CELERY TO 1/2 CUP AND ADDED 1 TEASPOON OF GARLIC POWDER AND 1 TEASPOON OF ITALIAN SEASONING. GREAT VARIATION
Delicious Soup! I've made it several times and it stores wonderfully. It's great with cornbread or a grilled cheese.
I didn't like the first bowl of this soup at all. In fact, I threw away the recipe but I kept the rest of the soup in the refrigerator. The following day, I decided to try a second bowl. It tasted pretty good. The next bowl was even better and so on. I now love this soup. It's like the flavor has to grow on you. I also tried adding some Spam, cubed small, to it and it was even more delicious. I just printed the recipe again and will definitely make it again!
Fabulous - added the chicken
Absolutely delicious! For my finicky eaters though, I add 2-3 cooked chicken breasts (pulled apart) and 1-2 cups (prepared) whole wheat pasta. It helps bulk up the soup and allows my family to feel more satisfied after eating.
Wonderful! Use this for a base of alot of different soups. Today, this basic recipe, adding, ground chicken, canneoli beans escarole. Al most stew like, let simmer for about an hour. Serve with garlic croutons, great on this rainy day.
This is just so delicious! Easy to make and everything thinks you've spent hours in the kitchen!
This is just so delicious! Easy to make and everything thinks you've spent hours in the kitchen!
This is just so delicious! Easy to make and everything thinks you've spent hours in the kitchen!
This is just so delicious! Easy to make and everything thinks you've spent hours in the kitchen!
last night i hosted a xmas gathering for those close to me, many far from home. this soup recipe i made with all farmer's market fresh veggies. and then also the apple pie cider warmed my home and loved ones last night. i sent my guests home with canned blackberry bay leaf and red raspberry jam, all made the season such a creative one. thank you.