This hearty Savory Vegetable Soup is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients coming together in a rich, savory broth. Loaded with potatoes, carrots, celery, and cabbage, it offers a satisfying crunch and deep earthy flavors that are perfect for chilly evenings. The addition of tomatoes and V8 juice provides a subtle acidity that balances the sweetness of the corn and lima beans. Ideal for meal prep, this vegan-friendly soup actually tastes better the next day as the flavors meld. It’s a nutritious, fat-free comfort food that feels like a warm hug in a bowl, requiring minimal effort for maximum reward.
Savory Vegetable Soup (Vegan)
Description
This hearty Savory Vegetable Soup is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients coming together in a rich, savory broth. Loaded with potatoes, carrots, celery, and cabbage, it offers a satisfying crunch and deep earthy flavors that are perfect for chilly evenings. The addition of tomatoes and V8 juice provides a subtle acidity that balances the sweetness of the corn and lima beans. Ideal for meal prep, this vegan-friendly soup actually tastes better the next day as the flavors meld. It&# 226;ÂÂs a nutritious, fat-free comfort food that feels like a warm hug in a bowl, requiring minimal effort for maximum reward.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel and chop potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into large chunks.
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Clean and chop cabbage into big pieces; prepare mushrooms and green beans.
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In a large kettle, combine potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms, cabbage, green beans, lima beans, and corn.
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Add the can of tomatoes, crushing or cubing them to release their juices, along with the tomato paste and V8 juice.
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Add the bay leaf and vegetable bullion cubes to the pot.
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Cover the vegetables with water by about two inches.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
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Simmer gently for 45 minutes to 1 hour, adding more water if necessary, until vegetables are tender.
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Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 4.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.0g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 0.7g
- Protein 0.2g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This soup tastes even better on the second day as the flavors have time to meld.
Feel free to adjust the amount of canned vegetables based on personal preference.
For variation, you can add hominy or other beans like kidney or black beans.
Use spicy V8 juice for a kick, or regular for a milder flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
