It’s soup and sweater weather! Everything Veggie Soup is fast and easy to make with all the veggies. Fresh, frozen and canned vegetables all have a great nutrition story to tell and offer convenience, taste, and health in so many colors, textures and flavors.

Just as fall calls for dressing in layers as temps go from chilly one minute to warm the next, fall cooking calls for layers of cozy healthful flavors with fresh appeal.

Easy Every Vegetable Soup by Carolyn O’Neil

Recipe for Every Veggie Soup

This is a recipe that reads more like a paint by number kit! Feel free to add the veggies you love or have on hand. But DO start by sautéing the aromatics in olive oil, onion, garlic and celery.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 large yellow onion, diced

1 garlic clove, minced

2 stalks celery, diced

Ground sea salt and ground black pepper

28-ounce can of diced tomatoes, or whole tomatoes crushed by hand

32 ounce boxed container of low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

1 tablespoons of tomato paste (paste in the tubes is easy)

1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence or Italian Seasoning

Vegetables to choose one, some or all:

Fresh:

3 small carrots, peeled and diced

2 medium zucchini (courgettes), diced

2 medium yellow squash, diced

3 small red potatoes, diced (optional)

Frozen:

1 cup frozen peas

1 cup frozen lima beans

1 cup frozen corn

Canned:

1 can white cannellini beans

Directions:

1. In a large pot, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic and celery and sauté until onion is translucent.  
2. Season with salt and pepper after sautéing. 
3. Toss in the diced squash, carrots and/or potatoes and cook til crisp tender.
4. Add the tomatoes, broth/stock, tomato paste and Herbs de Provence. Simmer and stir until mixed through.
5. Add frozen vegetables of your choice.
6. Simmer for about 15 minutes until all veggies are tender.
7. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Add red pepper flakes if you like!

Ladle into a wide bowl, top with Parmesan cheese and a swirl of extra virgin olive oil. Serve with crusty bread. YUM!