HEARTY VEGETABLE SOUP

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This soup is great for this time of year as the vegetables are new and have such a great taste and flavor.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Stocks

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped small
3 large garlic cloves, chopped small
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes, with juice
4 cups vegetable broth
1 large yukon gold potato, peeled and cubed 3/8 inch
2 medium carrots, scrubbed and sliced 1/8-inch thick
1/2 cup cauliflower floret
2 large celery ribs, chopped
6 cups water
4 tablespoons vegetable stock base or 4 tablespoons chicken soup base
1 small sweet red pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup frozen baby peas
2 tablespoons dried dill weed
3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or cooking pot, add olive oil and butter and heat on medium-high.
  • Add onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, tomatoes including liquid and continue to cook on medium-high heat for another 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add vegetable or chicken broth, potatoes and carrots and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cauliflower, celery, water, vegetable soup base and cook for 8 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.
  • Add red pepper, petite baby peas, dill weed, seasoning salt and pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Serve soup hot.
  • Refrigerate any unused portions.

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