Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup Recipe

Warm up with a bowl of hearty and nutritious Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup. This classic recipe is packed with a medley of fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and savory broth. It's a perfect dish for a cozy night in or for feeding a crowd. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this homemade soup will become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 large potato, peeled and diced
• 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
2. Add the diced carrots, celery, potato, green beans, and zucchini to the pot. Stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
3. Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
5. Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
6. Serve the Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

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