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Mom's Vegetable Soup in a bowl, grilled bread, thyme
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Mom's Vegetable Soup

Vegetarians and meat eaters alike will love this hearty Vegetable Soup that full of goodies.  Thanks Mom!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: healthy soup, soup, vegetable, vegetable soup
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 147kcal
Author: Fucci

Ingredients

SO WHAT YOU'RE GONNA NEED IS:

Instructions

Prepare the Vegetables

  • Dice Onion, Celery and Carrots (known as a traditional French “Mirepoix”).
  • Dice potatoes and press Garlic and to mirepoix.
  • Chiffonade Spinach and set aside.

Make the Soup

  • In a Large pot or Dutch Oven over medium heat, add Olive Oil.
  • Add Mirepoix, Potatoes and Garlic, Salt and Pepper. Cook until vegetable start to soften (Note: Onions with start to become translucent)
  • Add Oregano, Thyme and Bay Leaf.
  • Add Diced Tomatoes, V8 Juice and Vegetable Stock.
  • Turn up heat and bring up to a boil. Turn down to low. Cover and let simmer for about a half an hour or more.
  • About five minutes before serving, add the Spinach.

Notes

SOME OTHER YUMMY THINGS TO ADD TO THE SOUP: – Meat – Sausage, Mini meatballs (if uncooked, just drop them into the boiling soup before turning it down) – Veggie – Kale, Cabbage (you can add these with the vegetables at the beginning) – Grain – Rice, pasta, barley, quinoa (add cooked before serving or let them cook in the soup)

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1202mg | Potassium: 844mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6825IU | Vitamin C: 37.3mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 4.4mg