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Vegetable Soup (RECIPE)
This recipe relies on heavy hitters like carrots, green beans, and veggies etc..., but is easily adaptable to your preferences and pantry.
BY Amber M., Jan 21, 2025

Vegetable Soup (RECIPE)
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (use Kasandrinos)
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (32-ounce) carton low-sodium vegetable broth (4 cups)
- 1 (about 15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 (about 15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
- 1 small bunch kale (about 8 ounces), stems discarded and leaves coarsely chopped (about 5 cups)
- 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped tender fresh herbs (parsley leaves, mint leaves, dill, basil leaves, chives, or a combination)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1/2 medium lemon)
Instructions
- 1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion, 2 peeled and diced large carrots, 1 peeled and diced medium sweet potato, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 2. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes if using. Cook, stirring frequently, until the paste is darkened in color, about 1 minute. Stir in 1 (32-ounce) carton low-sodium vegetable broth, 1 (about 15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes and their juices, 1 (about 15-ounce) can drained and rinsed chickpeas, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- 3. Stir in 1 small bunch chopped kale leaves and 8 ounces cut green beans. Simmer until the green beans are tender, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat. Stir in 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh herbs and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Taste and season with more kosher salt as needed.
Enjoy!!
Servings : 6
Ready in : 45 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
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