"A soul-soothing bowl of delicious homemade vegetable soup, perfect for lunch paired with crusty bread! Super easy and flavorful...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 large onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3 medium carrots, diced
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3 stalks celery, diced
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2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
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2 tsp Italian seasoning
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4 cups vegetable broth + 1 cup water
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2-15oz can diced tomatoes
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1 cup corn (I used thawed from frozen)
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1-15oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
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1 bay leaf
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1/4 cup parsley, chopped
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1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, more to taste
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1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, more to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper