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Easy Vegetable Soup

Make this easy vegetable Soup recipe with whatever veggies you have on hand! Nourishing and light, it's perfect to enjoy anytime of year.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 110kcal
Author: Ana Frias

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ medium white or yellow onion - chopped
  • 3 large carrots - peeled and chopped into small chunks
  • 2 celery stalks - chopped into small chunks
  • 2 large garlic cloves - minced
  • 6 cups vegetable o chicken stock
  • 1 8-oz can tomato sauce
  • ½ tsp bouillon (your preferred brand) 
  • 1 ½  Tbsp kosher or sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cups chopped potatoes. About 3 large white potatoes or 2 medium russet potatoes.
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 2 cups fresh green beans - cut into 1-inch lengths
  • ½ small cabbage -  chopped into 1 inch squares
  • 2 large zucchinis - diced
  • 4 cups broccoli - cut into florettes.
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro - chopped

Instructions

  • Heat two tablespoons of the vegetable or avocado oil in a large stockpot pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery.
  • Cook, stirring often until the vegetables have softened and the onions are translucent; about 5 minutes.
  • Add the broth, tomato sauce, bouillon, salt & pepper, corn, potato and green beans. Mix well all ingredients.
  • Cover and bring to a soft boil. Once boiling, lower heat to Medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini, broccoli, cabbage & cilantro and mix to integrate all vegetables into the broth. Cover and cook for 10 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat and rest for 10 minutes before serving. Remove the garlic and taste for salt & pepper add more if needed according to taste.
  • Serve with hot sauce and drizzle some fresh lime juice.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g