Hearty Homemade Vegetable Soup (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 Tbsp olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
03 - 2 large carrots, chopped
04 - 1 cup chopped celery
05 - 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
06 - 60 oz vegetable broth, low-sodium
07 - 3 medium potatoes, diced
08 - 1 cup green beans, chopped
09 - 3 bay leaves
10 - 2 tsp salt, or to taste
11 - 1 tsp ground black pepper
12 - 1 cup frozen sweet corn
13 - 1 cup frozen sweet peas
14 - 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
15 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add olive oil. Add chopped onions and carrots, cooking for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden
02 - Stir in celery, tomatoes with juice, broth, potatoes, green beans, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 25 minutes
03 - Once vegetables are tender, add corn, peas, green onions, and parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt, and simmer for another 5-8 minutes
04 - Remove from heat and serve warm

# Cook's Notes:

01 - Stores well in refrigerator for up to 5 days
02 - Can be frozen in portions for up to 3 months
03 - Add other vegetables based on what's in season