FRESH VEGETABLE BASIL SOUP

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I found this recipe online and it turned out pretty good. I have a fondness for fresh peas so I haven't tried it yet with frozen.

Provided by Mary Hallen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 large carrot, sliced (fairly thin)
1 large potato, cubed (thin skinned)
2 large tomatoes, diced
4 cups vegetable stock
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/2 small cauliflower, broken into flowerets
2 small zucchini, sliced
1/2 lb fresh green peas (haven't found frozen I liked yet)
salt and pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Sometimes I add a hot pepper sauce for some bite.
  • In a 5-qt pan over med heat, melt butter.
  • Add onion, celery and carrot.
  • Cook, stir occasionally, until veggies are soft but not brown (10 min).
  • Add potato, tomatoes, stock, basil to pan.
  • Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add cauliflower and zucchini and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Add peas and simmer for about 5 minutes or until all veggies are tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with cheese.

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