Garden Vegetable Soup
A hearty broth-based soup filled with tender garden vegetables, tomatoes, herbs, and a bright lemon finish.
Instructions
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Step 1
Place the stockpot over medium heat and heat the olive oil.
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Step 2
Prepare the onion, carrots, and celery as noted. Add them to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens.
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Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Step 4
Prepare the potatoes as noted, then add them with the tomatoes, vegetable stock, and bay leaves. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer partially covered.
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Step 5
Prepare the green beans and zucchini as noted. Add them to the soup and continue simmering until the potatoes and beans are tender.
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Step 6
Add the peas, salt, and black pepper. Simmer until the peas are hot and tender.
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Step 7
Remove the pot from the heat. Discard the bay leaves, then stir in the parsley and lemon juice.
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Step 8
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in shallow containers. Use within 3 to 4 days and reheat until steaming throughout.
Risk factors
- hot liquid can cause burns
- large batches cool slowly if stored improperly