POT LUCK VEGETABLE SOUP

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Have you ever gone into the pantry and constructed something out of whatever you had on hand? Of course you have... we've all done that at one time or another. This recipe came from what I had on hand... all fresh ingredients. According to one of my guests, it has a very robust flavor, and another guest said that you don't...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 24

PLAN/PURCHASE
PHASE ONE
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 medium bell pepper (green or red), chopped, about 4 ounces
2 stalk(s) celery, chopped, about 3 ounces
1 small yellow onion, chopped, about 6 ounces
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped, about 4 ounces
salt, kosher variety, to taste
PHASE TWO
1 tsp fresh thyme, just the leaves, chopped
1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
3 clove garlic, minced
PHASE THREE
2 large tomatoes, blanched, skinned, and chopped, about 16 ounces
2 large potatoes, golden variety, chopped, about 16 ounces
1 c peas
2 c chicken, or vegetable broth
2 c filtered water
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
salt, kosher variety, to taste
PHASE FOUR
12 oz chopped frozen spinach
1 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. Place the olive oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot (Dutch oven), over medium heat.
  • 3. Add all the veggies from PHASE ONE, along with a generous pinch of salt.
  • 4. Cook the veggies until they begin to soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • 5. Add the ingredients from PHASE TWO, and continue to cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • 6. Add the ingredients from PHASE THREE, and allow the soup to simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • 7. Chef's Note: At this time season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • 8. Add the ingredients from PHASE FOUR, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the spinach is tender.
  • 9. Chef's Note: Do a final tasting for proper seasoning.
  • 10. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 11. Serve in nice bowls, along with some crackers or crusty bread. Enjoy.
  • 12. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Alihamza Asadali
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This soup is perfect for a potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Pogbaaa Pogbaa
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bag of frozen vegetables in my freezer and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Yeguna Gurmu
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This soup is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker.


iichvrlivfx
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Addo Ebenezer
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


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


Alhassan Kadri
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Dontony Foster
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This soup is perfect for a potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Nakato Roculate
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker.


Mana Bhandari
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bag of frozen vegetables in my freezer and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Pasan Sandamina
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I've never been a big fan of vegetable soup, but this recipe changed my mind. This soup is so good! I love the addition of the barley and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Maham Sehar
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the vegetables all come together to create such a flavorful broth.


kiganda Steven
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Ezeneri Obiageli
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This soup was a lifesaver on a cold winter day. It was so warm and comforting. I especially loved the addition of the barley. It gave the soup a nice hearty texture.


Jensen Donnelly
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


krishna karki
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This vegetable soup was a hit at our potluck! I made a big batch and it was gone in no time. Everyone loved the rich, flavorful broth and the tender vegetables.