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The Best Vegetable Soup Recipe

The best vegetable soup recipe!

A hearty Vegetable Soup that’s packed full of vegetables!  There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of soup on a chilly winter day and this hearty vegetable soup recipe is the best!

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 4 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups chopped cabbage
  • 1 bag (10 oz.) frozen green beans
  • 1 bag (10 oz.) frozen corn
  • 1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 cups vegetable juice
  • 3 cups water
  • fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat oil over medium heat in a large stockpot.  Add carrots, onions, celery and green pepper to pot.  Saute until crisp-tender.  Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  2. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and cover.  Cook on low heat for 1 hour or until vegetable are tender.
  4. Remove bay leaf.
  5. Serve in individual bowls with fresh parsley

Notes

Refrigerate for up to 4 days.  Freeze for up to 6 months.