Homemade vegetable soup

Ingredients for 6

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped fine
2 stalks celery, diced
1 clove garlic
3 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1 cup water
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juice
2 carrots, sliced
1 large potato, diced
1 cup chopped fresh green beans
1 cup fresh corn kernels (can use frozen corn)
salt and pepper to taste

optional: 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 Tbsp lemon juice

45 min · Easy

Directions

1. In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil, add onion and celery, and saute until soft but not browned, about 5-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook two minutes more.

2. Add the broth, water, tomatoes, carrots, potato, green beans and corn. Season with salt and pepper

3. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.

4. Stir in cream and lemon juice, if using.

5. (Optional) Serve with crackers or bread.

main courses, soup, slow cooking April 28, 2012 21:25

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