MARK BITTMAN'S FAST VEGETABLE SOUP

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This recipe uses whatever ingredients you have on hand and takes about 15 minutes for chopping and 15 minutes for cooking. It's an easy idea from Mark Bittman's new book, "Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating". You can shave some cheese on the soup and serve with a crusty baguette for a quick and satisfying meal.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil (45 mL)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups water, (1.5 l)
3 canned tomatoes, with their juice or 1/4 cup tomato paste, (45 ml)
4 -6 cups quick-cooking vegetables, such as string beans, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, corn kernels, cooked beans, zucchini, squash (1 L to 1.5 L)
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (125 mL)

Steps:

  • Using a large, deep pot over medium heat, heat two tablespoons (30 mL) of the oil and cook onion, carrot, celery and garlic.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook just until onion softens, about five minutes.
  • Add stock, tomatoes and remaining vegetables and bring to a boil. Immediately lower heat so mixture bubbles, and cook until all the vegetables are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and add remaining one tablespoon oil. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.1, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 18.1, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 0.9

Gutty Venegas
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I'll definitely be making this soup again. It's a great go-to recipe for busy weeknights.


Lillian Fuller
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's perfect for a quick and easy meal.


Mutebi Shaft
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I also like to add a little bit of pasta or rice to make it more filling.


Obum Cornelius
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetable soup, but this one is actually really good. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the broth is flavorful.


Binte Fatima Abro
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of vegetables and the light, flavorful broth.


Sajeet Kumar
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I love how versatile this soup is. I've made it with all sorts of different vegetables, and it's always delicious. I also like to add a little bit of protein, like chicken or beans.


Matthew Alkire
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The vegetables are perfectly tender and flavorful, and the broth is light and refreshing.


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