Farmhouse Vegetable Soup
Warm your soul with this hearty Farmhouse Vegetable Soup, a wholesome medley of fresh, colorful vegetables simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth. Packed with earthy potatoes, sweet carrots, tender zucchini, and vibrant green beans, this recipe captures the rustic charm of countryside cooking. Aromatic herbs like thyme and paprika add a comforting depth of flavor, while canned tomatoes and frozen peas round out the dish with a touch of sweetness. Ready in just under an hour, this nutrient-rich soup is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a satisfying and healthy vegan meal that’s perfect for all seasons.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
- 3 (minced) garlic cloves
- 3 medium (sliced) carrots
- 2 medium (sliced) celery stalks
- 2 medium (diced) potatoes
- 1 medium (diced) zucchini
- 1 cup (trimmed and cut into 1" pieces) green beans
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (freshly ground) black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots, celery, and potatoes. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes to begin softening the vegetables.
Add the zucchini and green beans. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice) and vegetable broth.
Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, ground paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the frozen peas and allow the soup to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers for a comforting meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.0 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9082 mg | 395% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 288.7 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.2 g | 219% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.2 g | ||
| Protein | 60.1 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 772 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 8777 mg | 187% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
