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Homemade Soup

This warm, simple, and healthy homemade soup is perfect for cold days. Made with common vegetables and easy spices, it provides a filling meal with or without meat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
Liquids and Base
  • 4 cups vegetable broth Use low-sodium broth for control over salt.
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
Herbs and Spices
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust seasoning as needed.
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a slow cooker, combine chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic.
  2. Pour in the vegetable broth and add diced tomatoes.
  3. Stir in the green beans, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serving
  1. Serve hot in bowls, adding fresh parsley on top. You can serve with bread or crackers.

Notes

Chop vegetables to a similar size to ensure even cooking. Add fresh herbs at the end for a bright flavor. For storage, let cool, then refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.