Make homemade vegetable soup for your own family in less time than you think. It’s even better the second day so prepare it a day or two ahead for a super-quick meal.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped fine
2 stalks celery, diced
1 clove garlic
3 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 cup water
1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, with juice
2 carrots, sliced
1 large potato, diced
1 cup chopped fresh green beans
1 cup fresh corn kernels (can use frozen corn)
salt and pepper to taste
optional: 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil, add onion and celery, and saute until soft but not browned, about 5-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook two minutes more.
Add the broth, water, tomatoes, carrots, potato, green beans and corn. Season with salt and pepper
Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.