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Homemade Veggie Soup

This homemade veggie soup is a cozy and budget-friendly comfort food, perfect for chilly days, packed with nutritious vegetables and aromatic herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 piece onion, chopped Provides the aromatic base.
  • 2 pieces carrots, diced Adds sweetness and color.
  • 2 stalks celery, diced Enhances texture and flavor.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Infuses the soup with rich flavor.
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth Forms the soup base.
  • 1 can diced tomatoes Adds acidity and richness.
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped A source of crunch and color.
  • 1 cup potatoes, cubed Adds heartiness to the dish.
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Adds a fragrant herbaceous note.
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil Enhances the depth of flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Essential for seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a slow cooker, combine the chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic.
  2. Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, and add the can of diced tomatoes with their juices.
  3. Toss in your chopped green beans and cubed potatoes.
  4. Season everything with dried thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Gently stir to combine all the ingredients, then cover with the lid.
  6. Let it cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the veggies are tender.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve it hot, ideally with a lovely piece of crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSodium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g

Notes

For best flavor, sauté onions and garlic until golden and consider adding fresh herbs before serving. Leftover veggies can be incorporated for added nutrition.

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