Hearty Vegetable Soup Recipe
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Description: This Hearty Vegetable Soup is a soul-warming, nutritious dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Its rich, savory flavors and chunky texture make it an ideal choice for a hearty lunch or dinner. Simply prepare a batch in the morning, and by lunchtime, you’ll have a delicious, hot meal ready to serve. Pair it with crusty bread and a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal. 🌟🍲
Recipe Category: Vegetable Soup
Keywords: For Large Groups, Easy, Less Than 4 Hours
Ingredients:
- 8 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large onions, diced
- 6 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) plum tomatoes, with juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup small shell pasta
Instructions:
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Boil the Water: In a large soup pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat. 💧🔥
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Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Stir in the salt, diced onions, chopped carrots, diced celery, plum tomatoes (with their juice), and minced garlic cloves. Bring the mixture back to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. 🍅🧅🥕🌿
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Incorporate Remaining Ingredients: Add the frozen green beans, corn kernels, diced potatoes, chopped parsley, and tomato paste to the pot. Continue to simmer the soup until the potatoes are tender, which should take about another 15 minutes. 🥔🌽
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Cook the Pasta: While the soup is simmering, bring a separate pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the small shell pasta according to the package instructions until it reaches al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside. 🍝
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Combine and Serve: Once the potatoes are tender, stir the cooked pasta into the soup. Allow it to heat through for a few minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the soup hot, accompanied by crusty bread and a fresh salad for a well-rounded meal. 🍲🥖🥗
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 151.2
- Fat: 0.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 557.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 33.4g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Sugar: 5.5g
- Protein: 5.3g
Yield: 16 servings
This Hearty Vegetable Soup is not only a comforting dish but also a nutritious option that can easily be adapted to suit your preferences or dietary needs. Enjoy this wholesome meal with your loved ones, and let it bring warmth and satisfaction to your dining table! 😊🍲
