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How to Make the Best Homemade Vegetable Soup

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This ultimate guide teaches you how to make the best homemade vegetable soup—a hearty, nutritious, and easy-to-make meal. Learn about the best ingredients, step-by-step cooking instructions, and expert tips for customization, meal prep, and storage. Whether you’re looking for a vegan, gluten-free, low-carb, or protein-packed option, this soup has something for everyone.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup baby spinach or chopped kale
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Juice of half a lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic, carrots, celery, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes (with juices), vegetable broth, green beans, corn, peas, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, paprika, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Stir in the spinach or kale and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until wilted.
  6. Remove the bay leaf, stir in fresh parsley, and squeeze in lemon juice if using.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy.

 

 

 

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