A comforting and hearty vegetable soup recipe passed down from generations

Warm your soul with a bowl of Grandma's Vegetable Soup. Packed with fresh vegetables and simmered to perfection, this recipe brings back memories of cozy family gatherings. It's a comforting and hearty soup that is perfect for chilly nights or when you need a nutritious meal. The combination of flavors and textures will leave you satisfied and craving for more.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 zucchini, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup cooked pasta
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
3. Add the carrots, celery, bell pepper, and zucchini.
4. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth.
6. Stir in the dried thyme, dried oregano, and bay leaf.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
9. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
10. Remove the bay leaf from the pot.
11. Stir in the cooked pasta.
12. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
13. Enjoy!

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