How To Make Vegetable Soup

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be more nutritious, while water is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often less expensive.

In a large pot over medium heat, add 1-2 tablespoons of grape seed oil.

Add 1 large diced onion and 1/4 cup diced celery, cooking for about 2 minutes.

Add raw carrots and diced potatoes, cooking for another 2 minutes.

Add 1 can of diced tomatoes with juice to the pot.

Stir in 4 cups of V8 juice and 4 cups of chicken broth.

Season with 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, ground black pepper to taste, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 2 bay leaves.

Stir everything well and cover the pot, allowing it to simmer for about 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, remove the lid, stir, and add frozen corn, peas, carrots, and green beans.

Taste the soup and add salt to your preference, about two pinches for the creator.

Cover and let the soup simmer for another 20-25 minutes, cooking for a total of 35-45 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

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