Best Mertzies Tomato Veggie Power Soup Recipes

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HEARTY VEGETABLE SOUP



Hearty Vegetable Soup image

A friend gave me the idea to use V8 juice in vegetable soup because it provides more flavor. My best vegetable soup recipe is perfect to prepare on a crisp autumn afternoon. -Janice Steinmetz, Somers, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 medium carrots, sliced
2 large onions, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chopped cabbage
2 cups frozen cut green beans (about 8 ounces)
2 cups frozen peas (about 8 ounces)
1 cup frozen corn (about 5 ounces)
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups V8 juice

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots, onions, celery and green pepper until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK AND EASY VEGETABLE SOUP



Quick and Easy Vegetable Soup image

A low calorie, but filling, tomato-based vegetable soup. I use fresh vegetables when in season, frozen or canned in winter.

Provided by Anne Vackrinos

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (11.5 ounce) can tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
1 cup water
1 large potato, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup chopped fresh green beans
1 cup fresh corn kernels
salt and pepper to taste
Creole seasoning to taste

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, combine broth, tomato juice, water, potatoes, carrots, celery, undrained chopped tomatoes, green beans, and corn. Season with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 639.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

EVERYDAY VEGETABLE SOUP



Everyday Vegetable Soup image

This basic vegetable soup can be made with any combination of fresh or frozen vegetables, so the soup will taste a little different each time. The recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled to feed all the vegetable soup fans at your table.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions or thinly sliced leeks (whites only)
1 cup thinly sliced celery
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
1 tablespoon tomato paste
8 cups mixed fresh or frozen vegetables, such as carrots, corn, green beans, lima beans, peas, potatoes, and zucchini (cut larger vegetables into smaller pieces)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onions or leeks, celery, and Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add broth, tomatoes and their juice, tomato paste, and 3 cups water to pot; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, 20 minutes.
  • Add vegetables to pot, and return to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Let cool before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 7 g

MERTZIE'S TOMATO VEGGIE POWER SOUP



Mertzie's Tomato Veggie Power Soup image

If you have fresh tomatoes, use those, & any veggies from your garden will work. I made this last night on a whim to eat a bit healthier after weekend indulging. Very yummy & nutritious!

Provided by Michelle Koletar/Mertz @Mertzie

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 - onion
2 - carrots
1 - celery stalk
2 - zucchini
1 - yellow squash
2 - garlic cloves, sliced
28 oz can(s) plum tomatoes
14.5 oz can(s) diced tomatoes
32 oz - vegetable broth
Small can - v8 juice
1 or 2 tablespoon(s) smoked spanish paprika
- oregano, salt & pepper, oo, rosemary, basil, bay leaf
1 cup - chopped spinach, kale

Steps:

  • Heat a little olive oil in Dutch oven. Add chopped onions, carrots, garlic, & celery to sweat for a few minutes. I also added a dried chili pepper i had. Salt & add smoked paprika & stir.
  • Pour in vegetable broth, tomatoes, & a little oregano, rosemary, pepper.
  • When veggies are getting soft & broth is to your liking, add chopped zucchini & squash. Cook about 15 mins.
  • Turn off heat & add chopped greens & fresh basil. I love fresh ground black pepper & use generously.

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