fresh vegetable basil soup

Name: Fresh Vegetable Basil Soup
Ingredients: 1 - medium onion; 1 - stalk celery; 2 - carrots; 1 large potato; 2 large tomatoes; 4 cup(s) water; 3 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 3 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 - bay leaf; 1 teaspoon(s) thyme; 2 tablespoon(s) dried parsley; 1/2 small cauliflower head; 2 small zucchinis, sliced; 1/2 pound(s) fresh or frozen peas; - salt to taste

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Ingredients

1 - medium onion
1 - stalk celery
2 - carrots
1 large potato
2 large tomatoes
4 cups water
3 teaspoons dried basil
3 teaspoons garlic powder
1 - bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1/2 small cauliflower head
2 small zucchinis, sliced
1/2 pound fresh or frozen peas
- salt to taste

How To Make fresh vegetable basil soup

Step 1

Chop onion, slice celery, slice carrots 1/8 inch thick.

Step 2

Peel and cube potatoes, peel and dice tomatoes.
Step 3

Break cauliflower into flowerets.
Step 4

Slice zucchini 1/4 inch thick.
Step 5

In a 5 quart pan over medium heat, saute, with a small amount of water until tender, onion, celery and carrots.
Step 6

Add the other ingredients to the pan: the potatoes, tomatoes additional water, basil, garlic powder, bay leaf, thyme and parsley.
Step 7

Bring to a boil, then cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 8

Add cauliflower and zucchini and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Step 9

Add peas and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
Step 10

Season to taste with salt if desired.
Step 11

Serve.
Step 12

Garnish with a small celery heart stalk with the leaves still attached, if desired.
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