vegetable soup

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37 Pinches
Daytona Beach, FL
Updated on May 29, 2011

This recipe came from a good friend at church. When made with vegetable broth/boullion, it is truly vegetarian and perfect for Lent. When my kids were growing up, they used to like sharp cheddar cheese cubes in bowls of this soup.

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yield 8-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - large onion, cut into rounds
  • 2 - large carrots, cut into rounds
  • 1 - medium baking potato, cubed
  • 12 - fresh green beans, cut into 1" pieces
  • 1/6 - small cabbage, chopped into wedges
  • 1 - stalk broccoli, stem cut into rounds, leave tops whole
  • 3 - medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 - small green pepper, seeded and sliced into rounds
  • 1 - zucchini, 5-6 inches, sliced into rounds
  • 1 - large ear of corn, shirred off the cob
  • 4 - boullion cubes, vegetable or chicken (can substitute 4 cups of stock or broth)
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 - handful frozen peas (i add a whole cup!)
  • 1 - dried bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley (1 t if adding dried)
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make vegetable soup

  • Step 1
    Add the first ten ingredients to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a large Dutch oven or pot, add boullion/stock/broth and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. (If using stock or broth simmer for just a few minutes.)
  • Step 3
    Add cut up veggies, frozen peas, and herbs. Continue simmering uncovered for 15-20 minutes, depending on how crisp-tender you like your veggies.
  • Step 4
    Add salt and pepper to taste. This soup freezes well and is perfect with sandwiches or fresh bread.

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