Description
Farmers Market Vegetable Soup made with seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs, and simple pantry staples. A hearty vegetarian dinner and comforting homemade soup recipe.
Ingredients
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion diced
2 cups diced carrot
2 cups diced celery
4 cloves garlic chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 tablespoons white wine (optional)
5 cups chopped mixed vegetables
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Pinch cayenne
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and sauté until golden.
3. Stir in carrots, celery, garlic, and thyme. Cook 7-8 minutes.
4. Add wine if using and let it cook off.
5. Add longer-cooking vegetables, broth, water, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
6. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 10-12 minutes.
7. Add quick-cooking vegetables and cook 3-4 minutes.
8. Stir in fresh parsley.
9. Taste and adjust with lemon juice, salt, or pepper.
10. Serve with olive oil drizzle or grated cheese.
Notes
Adjust vegetables seasonally.
Add salt and acid gradually.
Store up to 5 days refrigerated.