This soup is my own variation on a Martha Stewart recipe for vegetable soup. I added V8 juice (which my grandmother always put in her vegetable soup), and one of the key ingredients making this a yummy, easy to make favourite in our house. This soup, topped with finely grated parmigiana-reggiano cheese = heaven, and, my go-to lunch. It is also fantastic to use up any veggies in your house that are getting close to turn. I also love that this soup is just as delicious in the summer as it is on a cold winter’s night.
Vegetable Soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 2 cups thinly sliced celery
- 2 teaspoons Basil, Parsley, and Garlic Pepper
- 1 can of V8 juice
- 1 reduced-sodium chicken broth 900ml
- 2 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice (using one can of ‘herbs and spices’ adds extra flavour)
- 8 cups mixed fresh or frozen vegetables, such as carrots, green beans, zucchini cut into pieces
1. Heat oil, onions and celery in a large stockpot. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
2. Add broth, tomatoes and their juice, V8, basil, parsley and garlic pepper; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, 20 minutes.
3. Add vegetables to the pot, and return to a simmer. Cook, covered, until vegetables are tender.
Love vegetable soup, this one is a little different than the usual one I make so I will give it a try!
I don’t like V8 by itself, so this is a good way to use it. I also make my soup in my Le Creuset pot, best investment I ever made!
I love homemade vegetable soup!! We were just talking about making some soups/chilli/stew to freeze. I’m thinking I will have to give this recipe a try.
This soup sounds and looks so good. I love vegetable soup and this recipe looks so simple to make. I already have everything I need to make it so I thing I will give it a try. I hope it taste as good as it looks.
Sounds wonderful thanks! Bookmarking for future use!
I love making homemade soups and this looks so delicious! I’ll be making this very soon! Thanks for sharing!
This looks absolutely amazing! I’ve pinned it and have plans on making it within the next week! Thank you
This sounds super duper yummy thanks ! Cannot wait to try this!