Best 7 Italian Harvest Vegetable Soup Recipes

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In the heart of Italy, where vibrant fields meet quaint villages, lies a culinary treasure trove waiting to be explored. As the summer sun bids farewell and autumn graces the land, the Italian countryside overflows with an abundance of fresh, seasonal vegetables. From sun-kissed tomatoes and sweet bell peppers to earthy mushrooms and velvety eggplant, these ingredients come together in perfect harmony to create a symphony of flavors. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of crafting the ultimate Italian Harvest Vegetable Soup, a dish that embodies the essence of rustic Italian cooking and celebrates the bounty of the harvest.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

WINTER HARVEST VEGETABLE SOUP



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Rich, earthy root vegetables blend with savory spices and the tartness of apples in this wonderful soup from Barbara Marakowski of Loysville, Pennsylvania. "A friend gave me this low-fat recipe after my husband's cardiac surgery and now, it's our favorite. It gets even better with reheating!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
7 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
2 large tart apples, peeled and chopped
2 medium turnips, peeled and chopped
2 parsnips, peeled and sliced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir the carrots, celery and onions in butter and oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Add the broth, potatoes, squash, apples, turnips, parsnips and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , Stir in the basil, thyme and pepper; simmer 15 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf before serving. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 404mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP



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Warm up your week with this good-for-you vegetable soup that's easy to freeze ahead

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Soup

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 each of onions and carrots, chopped
4 sticks celery, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp sugar
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 bay leaves
few sprigs thyme
3 courgettes, chopped
400g can butter beans, drained
400g can chopped tomatoes
1.2l vegetable stock
100g parmesan or vegetarian equivalent, grated
140g small pasta shapes
small bunch basil, shredded

Steps:

  • Gently cook the onion, carrots and celery in the oil in a large saucepan for 20 mins, until soft. Splash in water if they stick. Add the sugar, garlic, purée, herbs and courgettes and cook for 4-5 mins on a medium heat until they brown a little.
  • Pour in the beans, tomatoes and stock, then simmer for 20 mins. If you're freezing it, cool and do so now (freeze for up to three months). If not, add half the Parmesan and the pasta and simmer for 6-8 mins until pasta cooked. Sprinkle with basil and remaining Parmesan to serve. If frozen, defrost then re-heat before adding pasta and cheese and continuing as above.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.06 milligram of sodium

QUICK ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP



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A quick Italian vegetable soup ready in less than an hour. A sprinkle of fresh grated Parmesan cheese on top is optional.

Provided by Peach822

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 (16 ounce) can diced plum tomatoes
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 cubes beef bouillon
6 cups water
2 zucchinis, quartered and sliced
2 cups sliced cabbage
1 teaspoon garlic salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, carrot, and celery until onion is translucent and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and Italian seasoning, and cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently.
  • Dissolve bouillon cubes in water, and stir into vegetables. Adjust heat to a medium simmer, and cook approximately 10 minutes. Add zucchini and cabbage, sprinkle with garlic salt, and cook until tender, 5 minutes more. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1210.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP



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Laced with a splash of wine, this hearty soup is packed with garden-fresh nutrition and veggies! Leafy escarole adds color and plenty of vitamin A. You could substitute spinach or kale for the escarole if you wish. Lea Reiter - Thousand Oaks, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, halved and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup Marsala wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram, oregano and thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
6 cups torn escarole (about 1 small head)

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the celery, onion and carrot in oil until tender. Stir in the water, beans, tomatoes, broth, wine and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta., Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 13-15 minutes or until pasta is tender, adding escarole during last 3 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP



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Makes a lot and is very, very good.

Provided by Jackie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (19 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups water
5 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 cup macaroni

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in a large soup pot. Cook over medium heat until evenly browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in onion, celery, carrots, garlic, chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, water and bouillon. Season with parsley, oregano and basil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in cabbage, corn, green beans and pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer until vegetables are tender and pasta is al dente. Add more water if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 13.3 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1295 mg, Sugar 9 g

ITALIAN HARVEST SOUP



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I love soups, but I love to make different ones all the time, otherwise it gets boring. This is a nice spin on vegetable soup. The dry salami to use is hot soppressata, which can be bought in the supermarket here in the Northeast, but certainly at any Italian deli.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     European

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 lb dry spicy salami, diced
1 onion, sliced
2 carrots, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
cayenne pepper
salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
1/2 teaspoon marjoram, dried
1/2 teaspoon summer savory, dried
6 ounces green beans, trimmed
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/4 head cabbage, shredded
French bread, sliced
16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Saute salami (soppressata), onion and carrots in olive oil. Stir in beef broth, tomatoes and seasonings; simmer 25 minutes.
  • Add green beans, mushrooms and cabbage; simmer 10 minutes more.
  • Dish into individual heat-proof bowls. Top with 1 slice French bread and sprinkle generously with cheese.
  • Broil 2-3 minutes until browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 75.3, Sodium 2471.3, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 7.7, Protein 27.1

ITALIAN HARVEST VEGETABLE SOUP



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As published in Delicious Living in March 2010. If my Grandmother had been Italian, she would have made this soup. It is as wholesome and delicious as it is beautiful. Prep tip: If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use one 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry.

Provided by Miss_Elaine

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups chopped celery (4-5 stalks)
2 large carrots, peeled
1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia
2 tablespoons canola oil (or safflower oil)
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1/2 bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
6 cups water
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup corn kernel (frozen and thawed, or fresh)
1 cup fennel bulb, chopped (or 1 teaspoon whole fennel seed)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
4 -5 ounces baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
1 small zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Chop celery, carrots, and onion into 1/2-inch dice.
  • Heat oil on medium-high in a large, heavy-bottom stockpot. Add celery, carrots, and onion. Sauté until edges are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add garlic and bell peppers. Stir frequently for 1-2 minutes, then add water, tomatoes, corn, fennel, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30-40 minutes. Add spinach and zucchini, simmer another 5 minutes, salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 63.8, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 3.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your soup is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. There are many different types of vegetables that can be used in this soup, so feel free to mix and match until you find a combination that you love.
  • Roast the vegetables before adding them to the soup. This will help to caramelize the vegetables and bring out their natural sweetness.
  • Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a broth that is flavorful and has a good body.
  • Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste until the soup is perfectly balanced.
  • Serve the soup with a crusty bread or a green salad. This will help to round out the meal and make it more satisfying.

Conclusion:

This Italian Harvest Vegetable Soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. The soup is packed with fresh, seasonal vegetables and has a rich, flavorful broth. It's a hearty and satisfying soup that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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