This Homemade Vegetable Soup recipe is a delicious way to get your fill of good things. This nutritious soup is easy to make and with its chunky vegetables and savory broth. Save it to Pinterest now so you can make it whenever you need to reset.
After every holiday – year round – I always feel like I need to step back and reset my body with food. Whether it’s Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, New Years, Memorial Day weekend, the 4th of July, etc. “celebrating” to me always includes special food to celebrate with. But then the next few days, my body kind of regrets that food celebration (my brain never does because I’m a firm believer in treats), and I love making my Homemade Vegetable Soup recipe to help me reset.
Homemade Vegetable Soup for the soul
I’m a soup girl so I could eat soup every day, and my Homemade Vegetable Soup recipe is actually one soup you could eat every day. Packed with colorful and nutritious vegetables, this soup is not only delicious, but it’s good for you too.
It includes so many healthy ingredients including green and yellow squash, broccoli, peas, tomatoes, Cannellini beans, green beans, onions and carrots. I first made this years ago over the summer when I had an abundance of fresh vegetables available.
However, this Homemade Vegetable Soup morphed into this recipe that I make for my family year-round. When I realized how great it made my body feel, I started making it after holidays when eating a bowl full of vegetables will certainly do a body good.
Making the Homemade Vegetable Soup recipe
I make my Home Vegetable Soup recipe with chicken broth because I find it provides a more robust flavor. But, if you are vegetarian or vegan, you can easily make this with vegetable broth too.
The Homemade Vegetable Soup recipe is a slow simmering recipe so you will need at least an hour and a half to make it. Most of that time is not hands-on time. It’s simmering time to help bring all the flavors of the vegetables and the spices together.
I make this in my 7.5 quart Le Creuset large Dutch oven {HERE} because once you start loading the vegetables in they add up really fast! Even using the Dutch oven, I only have a half inch or so of space between the top of the pot and my soup. If you don’t have a Dutch oven, any really large pot will work.
Reheating your soup
When I make this Homemade Vegetable Soup recipe I usually make it for dinner that night and then I save it and eat it for lunch the rest of the week. Kevin won’t usually eat more if it since he’s not a soup guy (weirdo) so I have it all to myself.
I will reheat the soup on the stove or the microwave, depending on how much I think I want. I will usually add additional broth in subsequent days too. The veggies end up soaking up some of it as the week goes along and I like a nice, brothy soup. I don’t typically add additional spices and herbs aside from some salt and pepper – if needed.
You can also freeze the soup and keep it for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator and then reheat. About 5 minutes per bowl in the microwave. On the stove give it about 30 minutes over a low to medium flame.
Shop my kitchen
Here’s a few items I used to make this soup from my kitchen.
- 7.5 Le Creuset Dutch oven {HERE}
- 18×13 Maple Cutting Board
- Olive wood mixing spoons – You want to use wood on the Dutch ovens or any pot because it won’t scratch the finish.
- Chicago Culinary Knives – or this two knife set is great too.
- My soup bowls are from a pottery studio but here are some other great options for a similar look. These Farmhouse Soup Bowls {HERE} are so cute and I have this set for French Onion Soup {HERE} that are great for all soups.
Looking for other nutritious soup recipes?
If you are a soup lover too, try these other soup recipes I love.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup {HERE}
- Steak & Cauliflower Soup {HERE}
- Beet Soup {HERE}
- Creamy Tomato Basil {HERE}
- The best Ham Bone Soup {HERE}
- Homemade Minestrone Soup {HERE}
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Homemade Vegetable Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 stalks of celery, sliced
- 8 oz chopped tomatoes Equal to 1 cup or can
- 48 oz. chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 3 green zucchini, sliced
- 2 yellow squash, sliced
- 2 cups green beans, fresh Ends cut and cut in half
- 1.5 cans Cannelloni beans, lightly drained
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 tsp. garlic salt
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 1.5 tsp. oregano
- 1/2 tsp. celery salt
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, lightly packed
- 1 medium head of broccoli, chopped About 3 cups
- 2 cups of frozen peas
- Optional: Parmesan cheese or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large pot or Dutch Oven and heat through.
- Add onions and garlic and cook until they are translucent. Then add the carrots and cook about about two minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and tomatoes. Then bring to a light boil for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce to a simmer and add the dried and fresh spices, Cannelloni beans and rest of the vegetables EXCEPT the broccoli and peas. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Add the broccoli and simmer for about another 30 minutes.
- Add the peas in about 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve with additional fresh basil and fresh Parmesan cheese.
Brianne says
That looks so good! I love how chunky this soup is. So many vegetable soups have all the ingredients chopped up so small.
Danielle says
This looks so YUMMY! My daughter and I love soup, so this will be going on our list!
Amber Myers says
I just love soup like this when it’s cold outside. I will be making this for sure. Yum!
Mallorie Owens says
This looks so hearty and delicious!
Mimi says
I love this, I made a soup this weekend and it was a disaster, so I definitely need to try yours
Heather says
I used to make a similar soup years ago when I was a vegetarian. It was my favorite!
Tara Pittman says
I love the chunky veggies in this soup. This is perfect for dinner tonight as it is a cold day outside.
Celebrate Woman Today says
I bet the bouillon is so aromatic and nutritious at the same time. Amazing, simple and delicious.
Marysa says
This sounds like a great way to use up veggies. I could use some healthy soup recipes. Great way to eat healthier in the winter!
Heather D says
It’s such a great time of year for soups and stews. I love a good veggie soup.
Ryan Escat says
We love veggie soup! I’d like to try this recipe, soup is perfect in my country for the rainy season.
Beth says
I’m embarrassed to say that I only started making homemade soup a few years ago. Now that I know how easy it is, I try to make it more regularly. I’m excited to make this soup next week after we get our vegetable delivery from the farm. It looks delicious!
Marina says
I love a warm vegetale soup at dinner. This looks fantastic I can smell it from here 🙂
Tasheena says
I’m a huge fan of vegetable soup. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
Heather says
Love all of the fresh veggies in this soup. Comforting but healthy!
catherine santiago jose says
I love a good and tasty vegetable soup and I am definitely giving this soup recipe a 5-star rating. I love it!
Diana says
That soup looks so yummy! I’ll have to try making it!
Acupofassamtea says
First of all such a wonderful way to eat your veggies. At the same time, it sounds delicious. I will try it for sure.
Ruth I says
Yup! Just one look and i already knew i want it! I’ll definitely try to make some of this lovely soup. It’s gorgeous! I love vegetables. I also wanted to serve this for my family. It looks healthy and very yummy!
Wren says
This looks delicious! I love making soups and such in the winter. Will have to try this soon!
Cyndi Buchanan says
Yum! This looks so good and healthy. Perfect for a cold winter day.
Samantha Laycock says
I agree with resetting your body with good food after the holidays. This veggie soup looks delicious.
Puja Kumari says
Vegetable soups do not only healthy but they are great in taste also. Thanks for this post.
vidya says
this looks and sounds oh so wonderful, healthy, and delish!
Anasha Khan says
I Will be adding this vegetable soup to my must-try recipes sheet. Looks like a soup my kids would enjoy.
Tisha says
SO hearty and healthy!!! Soup season is my fav and this is going on my menu!
Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
This Homemade Vegetable Soup will surely be a big hit on our table! My family love soups and your recipe is perfect!
Kita Bryant says
Oh my word this looks so incredible! Vegetable soup is a staple dish from my childhood.
Shoma says
I love a good soup! It is cold and balmy where I love and this looks so hearty!
Catalina says
A nutrient soup with a lot of veggies is exactly what I need right now!
Sonia Seivwright says
Looks very warm and delicious.
Nadalie Bardo says
YUMM! This looks so hearty and healthy! Just what I need on these cold winter days.
Leah says
I make soup often since my entire family loves it. I love this version of vegetable soup. I’ve never made it with broccoli before. So, I’m excited to try this one
Swathi says
That looks delicous and filling vegetable soup Love this during cold winter days.
Cristina Monica says
I am a soup girl as well. Nothing beats a hearty, warm soup during the winter months. Thank you for the recipe.
Ceci Rey says
This looks so good! Great for this time of year and healthy too! 🍕👓👜
Rosemary says
This looks incredibly comforting and healthy. I love fresh vegetables and making a soup to keep warm in the cold is perfect. Great recipe and I look forward to making it soon.
monica y says
We decided to eat less meat this year, so this recipe is perfect to try for our family, looks delicious and easy to make
Anosa Malanga says
Soup is our bestfriend especially during winter and season. It’s good to have a hot soup to warm us up. Thanks for this Another recipe to try out.
Bri says
I have been looking for a great soup recipe for this cold weather! Thank you!