GARDEN FRESH VEGETABLE SOUP

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Garden Fresh Vegetable Soup image

I like this recipe because it's so flexible. It's terrific for people who grow their own vegetables or for people (like me) who love shopping at farmer's markets. This can be vegetarian by leaving out the ground beef and bacon and substituting vegetable broth for the beef broth. This is a nutritious, economical recipe that is easy to multiply for a crowd. Adapted from a Sunset recipe.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb lean ground beef (optional)
4 slices bacon, diced (optional)
3 tablespoons butter (optional)
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced (or more)
6 cups assorted fresh vegetables (it gets fun here, suggestions are diced carrots and celery, sliced 3/4-inch green beans, diced baby)
8 cups beef broth (use vegetable broth if keeping this vegetarian)
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon dry basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2/3 cup elbow macaroni or 2/3 cup spaghetti, broken into pieces (I use odds and ends of pasta at this point)
2 cups spinach (what I use) or 2 cups swiss chard
salt and pepper
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Crumble beef, if desired, into a 5-6 quart pot over medium heat; add bacon, if desired.
  • If not using meat, melt butter in the pot.
  • Add onion, garlic and prepared vegetables and cook, stirring, until meat is browned and onion is soft; drain any excess fat.
  • Add broth, kidney beans, basil, oregano and rosemary; bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat, simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, and macaroni; continue cooking, covered, until macaroni is tender.
  • At this point you can cool the soup, cover it and refrigerate it to reheat and continue the recipe.
  • Add cabbage and cook, covered, just until cabbage wilts, about 5 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve and pass cheese to sprinkle over individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.1, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 897, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5, Protein 7.3

Tori Hooper
[email protected]

This soup sounds like the perfect comfort food.


magnus okoro
[email protected]

I can't wait to try this soup. It looks so delicious!


Jaat Das
[email protected]

This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Md Rasal
[email protected]

I love the fresh taste of this soup. The vegetables really shine through.


SM Fayas
[email protected]

This soup is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and turned it on. A few hours later, I had a delicious soup.


Scrivener Mwape
[email protected]

This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few vegetables that are about to go bad, and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Deejay Jumah pro
[email protected]

I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables as you like, and it always turns out delicious.


Sophia Esposito
[email protected]

This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


yes
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of vegetable soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I'll definitely be making it again.


Saffwath Saffwath anas
[email protected]

This soup was a hit with my family. Even my picky kids loved it! I especially liked the addition of the fresh herbs.


Deepak Shrestha
[email protected]

This is now my go-to vegetable soup recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Saleh Suleiman
[email protected]

This soup exceeded my expectations! It is so flavorful and fresh-tasting. I loved the combination of vegetables, and the broth was so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again soon.


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #preparation     #occasion     #main-dish     #soups-stews     #vegetables     #fall     #heirloom-historical     #holiday-event     #vegetarian     #stove-top     #dietary     #one-dish-meal     #seasonal     #comfort-food     #inexpensive     #pasta-rice-and-grains     #taste-mood     #equipment     #presentation     #served-hot     #4-hours-or-less