REALLY EASY VEGETABLE SOUP 🥣

Most of the ingredients for a simple vegetable soup like this can be stored in your pantry and freezer for when when you need that comfy, cozy, quick, feel-good meal. This is a family go-to when the days begin to get a little cooler and we want comfort in a bowl.

REALLY EASY VEGETABLE SOUP 🥣

✔ make ahead ✔ 40 minutes ✔ weight loss friendly ✔serves 8

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup vegetable broth for sautéing

• 1 large sweet onion, diced

• 4 cloves of garlic, minced

• 2 large carrots, chopped

• 2 large celery ribs, chopped

• 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained

• 5 to 6 cups vegetable broth

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 2 bay leaves

• 1/3 cup fresh parsley

• 1 cup frozen peas

• 1 cup frozen sweet corn

• Freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste

For Serving:

• Fresh spinach or kale, leaves or chopped

• Serrano or jalapeno pepper, sliced

1. Prep and chop all ingredients.

2. In a large soup pot heat the 1/4 cup vegetable broth and then add in the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery over medium high heat. Sauté for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

3. Add in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, potatoes, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Reduce to a medium low heat and slightly cover. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are tender but not mushy.

4. Add in the fresh parsley, peas, and corn, cook 5 minutes longer. Salt and pepper to taste. Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

5. Serve each bowl with fresh spinach leaves or chopped fresh kale, and Serrano or jalapeño slices (optional).

Note: For a heartier soup feel free to add in beans of choice (kidney, a white bean, or chickpeas work well), a whole grain, or a whole grain noodle.

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