Homemade Vegetable Soup | Homemade Soup | Made From Scratch | The Southern Mountain Kitchen

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using homemade stock enhances flavor without additives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Cut 3 medium potatoes into small pieces and place them in a bowl of water to prevent browning.

Chop 1 medium onion into small pieces, ensuring they are not chunky.

Cut 2 large carrots into small pieces, slicing thick ends down to manageable sizes.

Chop 2 stalks of celery into small pieces, ensuring they are not stringy.

In a Dutch oven, heat 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

Add 1 cup of frozen peas and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the pot, mixing well.

Season the mixture with 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and mix thoroughly.

Pour in 2 cans of diced tomatoes and mix them into the vegetable mixture, heating on medium-high until warmed through.

Add 1 cup of frozen green beans and 1 cup of corn to the pot, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes to combine flavors.

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