Vegetable Soup Recipe
This vegetable soup recipe is a warm, comforting, and nourishing dish that can be customized with nearly any vegetables you have on hand. It features a light tomato-based broth, tender seasonal vegetables, and balanced aromatics that bring out deep, satisfying flavor. Whether you want a simple weeknight meal or a healthy vegetable soup recipe for weight loss, this version fits every preference. It is easy to prepare, fast to cook, and perfect for meal prep. Enjoy it as a standalone light dinner or pair it with bread for a more filling meal. Explore similar recipes like Vegetable Soup Recipefor any occasion.

Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 ½ cups chopped carrots
- 1 ½ cups chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¾ teaspoon ground fennel seed
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt (plus more to taste)
- ⅛–¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with liquid
- 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped potatoes
- 3–4 heaping cups chopped or shredded cabbage
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery, and tomato paste; cook 8–10 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, fennel, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and broth, then mix in potatoes, cabbage, and bay leaves. Increase heat and bring to a gentle boil.
- Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add peas and cook 5 more minutes. Remove bay leaves, stir in vinegar or lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and serve.

Preparation Details
- Easily adaptable into a beef vegetable soup recipe, chicken vegetable soup recipe, or vegetable soup recipe with ground beef by adding your preferred cooked protein.
- Make it creamy by stirring in milk, cream, or a dairy-free option at the end.
- Add pasta, beans, or extra vegetables for a hearty chunky vegetable soup recipe.
- Stores for 4 days in the fridge or freezes for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Fresh tomatoes can replace canned tomatoes by using 1 pound of chopped tomatoes.

