Best 11 Uncle Bills Light Vegetable Soup Recipes

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Looking for a healthy and flavorful soup to warm you up on a chilly day? "Uncle Bill's Light Vegetable Soup" is the perfect recipe for you! This delicious and nutritious soup is packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, and it's incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple steps, you can have a delicious bowl of soup that the whole family will enjoy.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

UNCLE BILL'S VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE SOUP



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Make and share this Uncle Bill's Vegetarian Minestrone Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Penne

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 cups water
2 cups diced zucchini
1 cup diced carrot, peeled
1 cup canned cannellini beans or 1 cup you may use other white beans
3/4 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
28 fluid ounces canned plum tomatoes, dice and include liquid
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup uncooked ditalini or 1/4 cup elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add chopped onion and sauté for 4 minutes or until just lightly browned.
  • Add water, zucchini, carrots, canellini beans, celery, basil, oregano salt, pepper, tomatoes and garlic.
  • Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add macaroni, cover and cook an additional 10 minutes.
  • Adjust spices to suit your taste.
  • Serve hot.

UNCLE BILL'S FRESH YOUNG PEA & VEGETABLE SOUP



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I wanted to make a light style soup using many of the fresh veggies that are available at this time. This soup is easy to make and tastes so good.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Potato

Time 39m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped small
3 large garlic cloves, chopped small
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups hot water
3 tablespoons chicken soup base
3 white nugget potatoes, washed and cubed 1/4 inch
4 small young carrots, washed and sliced 1/8 inch thick
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill weed or 3 teaspoons dried dill weed
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 cup cauliflower floret, broken into small pieces
1 1/2 cups chopped chopped small celery ribs
2 cups fresh young peas (petite) or 2 cups use frozen tiny peas (petite)
1/2 large sweet red pepper, seeded and diced small
2 green onions, chopped small
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
6 tablespoons idaho potato flakes
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a cooking pot on medium-high heat, melt butter and add olive oil.
  • Add chopped onions and saute' on medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and saute' for another 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and water and bring to boil.
  • Add chicken soup base, cubed nugget potatoes, and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add carrots, dill weed, parsley and continue to cook for another 5 minutes or until carrots are just tender, but still firm.
  • Add cauliflower, celery, young peas, red pepper, green onion, white pepper, seasoning salt, Idaho potato flakes and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat and add whipping cream slowly, stirring all the while when adding.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Remove soup from heat and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Refrigerate any unused portions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 484.1, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 6.4, Protein 7.9

UNCLE BILL'S HOT FUDGE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 3/4 pounds semi sweet chocolate, broken into small chunks
1 cup sugar
1 cup warm water
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In the top of a double boiler over gently simmering water, melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, stir together the sugar and the water until all granules of sugar have dissolved. Stir in the dissolved sugar mixture and the corn syrup thoroughly into the chocolate until all are absorbed. Return the pan to low heat and stir in the margarine and the vanilla. Serve at once or cool, cover, and refrigerate in 1 cup containers. Reheat to the desired temperature before serving.

UNCLE BILL'S LIGHT VEGETABLE SOUP



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I have been making this recipe for many years, easy to make, very tasty. Good for any kind of weather and it is healthy for you.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Stocks

Time 55m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth
8 cups water
4 tablespoons chicken soup base or 4 tablespoons vegetable bouillon cubes
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped small
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, include juice
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally 1/8 inch thick
1 large yukon gold potato, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chili powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1/3 cup small shell pasta
3 large celery ribs, cut ino 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup frozen tiny peas

Steps:

  • In a large cooking pot, add broth, water and chicken soup base and bring to boil.
  • In the meantime, in a frying pan on medium-high heat, melt butter, add onions and saute for 5 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add tomatoes and cook until reduced and sauce starts to thicken, about 10 minutes; set aside.
  • To the cooking pot, add carrots, potatoes, garlic, white pepper, salt, chili powder, hot red pepper flakes, dried dill weed and pasta and cook until pasta is el dente, about 10 minutes.
  • Add onion/tomato sauce, celery and tiny peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Serve soup hot.
  • Refrigerate any unused portions.
  • You can use all water instead of chicken broth or vegetable broth. Use 1 vegetable bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon of chicken soup base for each 2 cups of water.
  • You can also use a small penne pasta of your choice, or pearl barley, macaroni or basmati rice instead of small shell pasta.

HEARTY VEGETABLE SOUP



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This is a tasty, low-fat soup. It's all vegetables, beans and rice so there's not a lot of calories, either. You can replace the soy sauce with low sodium soy sauce, if desired.

Provided by Sadie

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

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 17

¾ cup chopped celery
¾ cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
3 cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
2 cups water
1 leek, chopped
1 potato, peeled and cubed
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • In a large pot over high heat, combine the celery, onion, carrots, tomatoes, tomato-vegetable juice, water, leek, potato, peas, corn, beans, rice, soy sauce, thyme, ground black pepper, garlic powder and dill weed.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.9 calories, Carbohydrate 73.5 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1085.9 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

GRANDMA'S VEGETABLE SOUP



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This recipe is so easy and so good. My grandma used to make it for us.

Provided by BRANDY3

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

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 potatoes, diced
1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans
1 pinch ground ginger
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Crumble the ground beef into a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Drain off grease and pour in the tomato juice. Add the onion, carrot, and potato. Pour in the entire contents of the cans of corn and green beans. Season with ginger, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and let simmer 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 763.7 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

HEARTY VEGETABLE SOUP



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This soup is great for this time of year as the vegetables are new and have such a great taste and flavor.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Stocks

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped small
3 large garlic cloves, chopped small
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes, with juice
4 cups vegetable broth
1 large yukon gold potato, peeled and cubed 3/8 inch
2 medium carrots, scrubbed and sliced 1/8-inch thick
1/2 cup cauliflower floret
2 large celery ribs, chopped
6 cups water
4 tablespoons vegetable stock base or 4 tablespoons chicken soup base
1 small sweet red pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup frozen baby peas
2 tablespoons dried dill weed
3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or cooking pot, add olive oil and butter and heat on medium-high.
  • Add onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, tomatoes including liquid and continue to cook on medium-high heat for another 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add vegetable or chicken broth, potatoes and carrots and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cauliflower, celery, water, vegetable soup base and cook for 8 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.
  • Add red pepper, petite baby peas, dill weed, seasoning salt and pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Serve soup hot.
  • Refrigerate any unused portions.

UNCLE BILL'S HOT WATER CORNBREAD



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My uncle Bill's recipe for a quick, no-bake cornbread.

Provided by QueenE

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Cornbread Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons oil
1 cup water
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 dash seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Place cornmeal in a bowl. Slowly pour boiling water into the cornmeal; stir until smooth. Mix seasoned salt into the batter.
  • Drop batter with a spoon into the hot oil. Fry until edges are brown, about 5 minutes; flip over bread. Flatten with spatula; fry until bread is cooked through and edges are brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 61.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

UNCLE BILL'S CHICKEN SOUP



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This chicken soup recipe is particularily good especially when you have a cold. Substitute and use turkey if it is available.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 large leek, cleaned and chopped, use white part only
1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
1 large celery rib, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
30 fluid ounces chicken broth
2 1/2 cups water
1 large bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup diced mushroom
2 cups uncooked noodles (Ramon noodles are okay)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large heavy bottom cooking pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions, leeks, carrots celery and garlic and cook, stirring for about 3 minutes or until vegetables are slightly softened but not browned.
  • Add chicken broth, water, bay leaf, thyme and rosemary.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces and add to soup along with the diced mushrooms.
  • Add noodles and bring soup to boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until noodles are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove bay leaf and discard.
  • Stir in parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Serve soup hot.
  • Refrigerate any unused portions.
  • NOTE: Homemade Chicken or Turkey Stock is so much better than purchased broth.

LUCY'S LEFTOVER VEGETABLE SOUP



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Warming winter soup made using leftover vegetables!

Provided by ljshakey

Time 35m

Yield Serves 3

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan. Add onion, garlic and cumin seeds and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Prepare veg and add to pan. Heat for further 5 minutes to gain colour.
  • Add stock, bring to boil then simmer and cover for 20 mins, or until vegetables are soft.
  • Add soup to blender and blitz. If you prefer chunkier soup, mash vegetables instead.
  • Put soup back into pan, heat mixture for 5 minutes, seasoning to taste. Serve with crusty bread or croutons.

OLD-FASHIONED VEGETABLE SOUP



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This is a deli-style vegetable soup. Very simple but very yummy!

Provided by Shelly A.

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

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
2 large carrots, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
2 quarts beef broth

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion, carrots and celery until onion is translucent. Stir in tomatoes with their juice, salt, pepper, parsley, soy sauce, Worcestershire and paprika. Pour in beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 2166.8 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality vegetables. This will ensure that your soup is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. There are endless possibilities, so feel free to use what you have on hand or what's in season.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender-crisp, not mushy.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
  • Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to your liking.
  • Serve the soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This light vegetable soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a cold day. It's packed with fresh vegetables and is low in calories and fat. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this light vegetable soup a try.

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