why make this recipe
This Homemade Soup is warm, simple, and healthy. It uses common vegetables and easy spices. It cooks slowly so the flavors mix well. If you want a plain, filling soup, this recipe works.
introduction
This soup is good for cold days or quick dinners. You can leave out meat and still feel full. If you want a different clear vegetable option, try a simple example like clean chicken mushroom soup for more ideas.
how to make Homemade Soup
Make this soup in a slow cooker. Chop the vegetables, add broth and tomatoes, and cook until soft. Stir once or twice while it cooks if you want. For ideas on adding starchy vegetables, see some easy potato soup recipes that use potatoes well.
Ingredients :
1 onion, chopped, 2 carrots, diced, 2 celery stalks, diced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 4 cups vegetable broth, 2 cups diced tomatoes, 1 cup green beans, chopped, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, Salt and pepper to taste, Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions :
- In a slow cooker, combine chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add diced tomatoes.
- Stir in the green beans, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
how to serve Homemade Soup
Serve hot in bowls. Add fresh parsley on top. You can serve with bread or crackers. You can also serve a small dessert, like red velvet brownies, for guests after the soup.
how to store Homemade Soup
Let the soup cool to room temperature. Put it in airtight containers. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze in safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
tips to make Homemade Soup
- Chop vegetables to similar size so they cook evenly.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt.
- Taste near the end and add salt or pepper slowly.
- Add fresh herbs at the end for bright flavor.
variation (if any)
- Add cooked beans or lentils for more protein.
- Add small pasta or rice in the last hour of cooking for a heartier soup.
- Use chicken or beef broth if you want a non-vegetarian version.
FAQs
Q: Can I cook this on the stove instead of a slow cooker?
A: Yes. Simmer in a large pot for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Q: Can I use frozen vegetables?
A: Yes. Add frozen vegetables in the last 30 minutes of cooking on low.
Q: Is this soup vegan?
A: Yes, with the given ingredients it is vegan if you use vegetable broth.
Q: How can I make the soup thicker?
A: Mash some cooked vegetables in the soup or add cooked potatoes or small pasta.
Q: Can I add meat?
A: Yes. Add cooked chicken or browned ground meat before serving.
Conclusion
For more homemade soup ideas and recipes, see a large collection of comforting options at Taste of Home soup collection. If you want another vegetable soup example with good steps, check Kroll’s Korner vegetable soup recipe.
Homemade Soup
Ingredients
Method
- In a slow cooker, combine chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add diced tomatoes.
- Stir in the green beans, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot in bowls, adding fresh parsley on top. You can serve with bread or crackers.
