Best 7 Summer Vegetable Soup Recipes

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In the heart of summer, when the bounty of fresh produce is at its peak, there's nothing quite like a bowl of homemade summer vegetable soup. The vibrant colors and flavors of the season's best vegetables come together in a symphony of taste that is both refreshing and satisfying. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy lunch or a hearty and comforting dinner, a summer vegetable soup is sure to hit the spot. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that suits your taste and dietary needs.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SUMMER VEGETABLE MINESTRONE SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Summer Vegetable Minestrone Soup Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, carrots, celery, onion, salt, black pepper, potato, garlic, diced tomato, vegetable stock, zucchinis, cannellini bean, spinach, elbow pasta

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon oil
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 potato, peeled and cubed
3 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz diced tomato, 1 can
8 cups vegetable stock
2 zucchinis, diced
15 oz cannellini bean, 1 can, rinsed and drained
3 cups spinach
2 cups elbow pasta

Steps:

  • Combine oil, carrots, celery, onion, salt, pepper, and potato in a large pot over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and stir for one minute. Mix in diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, and zucchini.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Place the lid on the pot, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add cannellini beans, spinach, and pasta. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool before serving.
  • Enjoy

SUMMER VEGETABLE SOUP



Summer Vegetable Soup image

This vegetable soup is loaded with garden goodness, from zucchini and green beans to celery and potato, but it's the turmeric that gives it a tasty new twist. It's one of our favorite summer soups!-Edith Ruth Muldoon, Baldwin, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup sliced zucchini
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup diced peeled red potato
1/2 cup cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
1/2 cup chopped peeled tomato
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
2 tablespoons tomato paste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the next eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in celery leaves and tomato paste. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

LATE-SUMMER VEGETABLE SOUP



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This produce-packed soup is cooked quickly to preserve the fresh flavor of the vegetables. The orzo simmers right in the pot.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ears corn, husks and silks removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
2 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
8 ounces green beans (stem ends removed), cut into thirds
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, in juice
1/2 cup orzo

Steps:

  • Cut off tip of each ear of corn. One at a time, stand ears in a wide bowl. With a sharp knife, carefully slice downward to release kernels. Discard cobs; set kernels aside.
  • In a Dutch oven or 5-quart pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add broth and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Add zucchini, green beans, corn, tomatoes (with juice), and orzo; cook, uncovered, until orzo is tender, 8 to 11 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

PISTOU (SUMMER VEGETABLE SOUP)



Pistou (Summer vegetable soup) image

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     dinner, pastas, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 leek, diced
1 medium onion, diced (to make 1 1/2 cups with the leek)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 medium carrots, diced (2 cups)
6 to 8 small new potatoes, diced (2 cups)
1 medium tomato, roughly chopped
1 pound fresh cranberry beans, shelled
3 to 4 sprigs fresh sage
10 cups water
1/2 pound string beans, cut into short lengths
1 medium zucchini, diced (2 cups)
1/4 pound linguine, broken into short lengths
4 cloves garlic, mashed
1/4 cup chopped basil, closely packed
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium tomato, peeled and seeded

Steps:

  • Over medium-low heat, gently saute the leek and onion until they are translucent and just beginning to brown. Add the diced carrots, diced potatoes, chopped tomato and cranberry beans. Add the sage and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 40 minutes or longer, until the vegetables are soft.
  • Twenty minutes before serving, add the string beans, zucchini and linguine. Add more water if necessary, stir to mix the ingredients, and continue cooking.
  • While the soup finishes, make the pistou sauce. Place the garlic, basil and Parmesan in the container of a food processor or blender. Process or blend until the mixture is grainy. Continue processing, and add the oil, slowly but steadily, until the mixture is smooth. Mince the tomato pulp very finely, and drain in a fine- mesh sieve. Mix together with the rest of the sauce.
  • When ready to serve, add a ladleful of hot soup to the sauce, mix well and combine the sauce and the rest of the soup. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 274, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 327 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

SUMMER VEGETABLE SOUP



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We found the original of this recipe in the 2008 Taste of Home Heartwarming Soups cookbook, then made several changes to it, using more vegetables & making it strictly vegetarian!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 small onion, quartered, slice thin
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup zucchini, sliced
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed, drained
1 cup red potatoes, peeled, diced
1 cup sweet potato, peeled, diced
1 cup corn
1 cup peas
1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieced
1 cup tomatoes, peeled, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 cup celery leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender, then add the next 11 ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover & simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Remove from heat, then stir in celery leaves & tomato paste. Cover & let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 241.7, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 7.3, Protein 10.3

INDIAN SUMMER VEGETABLE SOUP



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Make and share this Indian Summer Vegetable Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tootsie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 medium carrots, peeled &,diced
3 medium celery ribs, diced
6 cups chicken stock
4 cups water
3 large tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
5 small new potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 small zucchini, peeled and cut in 1/4 inch dice
1 small yellow squash, peeled and cut in 1/4 inch dice
2 cups fresh corn kernels
4 ounces green beans, cut in 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
fresh ground black pepper
freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large stock-pot over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and onion, cover.
  • cook for 5 minutes until onion softens.
  • Add rest of ingredients, cook for 10 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.
  • Serve in bowls with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

SUMMER VEGETABLE SOUP



Summer Vegetable Soup image

A simple garden vegetable soup that needs no cooking and is served cold.

Provided by Colleen Olson-Criswell

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

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped celery hearts
1 cup chopped cucumber
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped avocado
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup chopped tomato
1 cup spinach
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Blend celery, cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, lemon juice, and tomato in a high-speed blender until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add spinach, water, salt, and cayenne pepper; continue to blend until smooth. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 324.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables will give your soup the best flavor. If you can, buy vegetables that are in season.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different vegetables that you can use to make summer vegetable soup. Try using different combinations of vegetables to find your favorite soup.
  • Add some herbs and spices. Herbs and spices can help to enhance the flavor of your soup. Some good options include basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary, garlic, and pepper.
  • Serve your soup with a side of bread or salad. This will help to make a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Summer vegetable soup is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the fresh vegetables of the season. It's a great soup to serve for lunch or dinner, and it's also a good option for a potluck or picnic. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a summer vegetable soup recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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