FRESH VEGETABLE BASIL SOUP

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion
1 stalk celery
2 carrots
1 large potato
2 large tomatoes
4 c water
3 tsp dried basil
3 tsp garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1 tsp thyme
2 Tbsp dried parsley
1/2 small cauliflower head
2 small zucchinis, sliced
1/2 lb fresh or frozen peas
salt to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Chop onion, slice celery, slice carrots 1/8 inch thick.
  • 2. Peel and cube potatoes, peel and dice tomatoes.
  • 3. Break cauliflower into flowerets.
  • 4. Slice zucchini 1/4 inch thick.
  • 5. In a 5 quart pan over medium heat, saute, with a small amount of water until tender, onion, celery and carrots.
  • 6. Add the other ingredients to the pan: the potatoes, tomatoes additional water, basil, garlic powder, bay leaf, thyme and parsley.
  • 7. Bring to a boil, then cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 8. Add cauliflower and zucchini and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • 9. Add peas and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
  • 10. Season to taste with salt if desired.
  • 11. Serve.
  • 12. Garnish with a small celery heart stalk with the leaves still attached, if desired.

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