Chunky Vegetable Soup

A hearty vegetarian soup packed with a variety of vegetables and rich in flavor.

Preparation Time

• Prep: 15 mins
• Cook: 35 mins
• Total: 50 mins

Ingredients

Base

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

Vegetables

• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds
• 2 baking potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup frozen shelled edamame
• 1 cup frozen sliced okra
• 2 leaves kale, roughly chopped

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare base:

   • Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat
   • Cook onion and celery until onion is translucent (about 5 minutes)
   • Add garlic and cook until fragrant (2-3 minutes)

2. Make broth:

   • Add vegetable broth and tomato sauce
   • Simmer for 10 minutes

3. Add vegetables in stages:

   • First add carrots and potatoes
   • Simmer until carrots are tender (10-15 minutes)
   • Add corn, edamame, okra, and kale
   • Continue simmering until okra is tender (5-10 minutes)
   • Season with salt and pepper

Notes

• Can use fresh or frozen vegetables
• Adjust cooking time based on vegetable sizes
• Great for meal prep
• Can be stored in refrigerator for 3-4 days
• Freezes well

Source

Chunky Vegetarian Vegetable Soup (Fast and Easy)