Basic Tomato And Herb Vegetable Soup Recipe
Prep Time:
10
minutes
Cook Time:
30
minutes
Servings:
4
people
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2-3 minced garlic
  • ⅔ cup diced carrots
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ⅔ cup chopped celery
  • 1 ½ cup diced potatoes
  • ⅔ cup canned chickpeas
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 1 quarts water or veggie stock
Directions
  1. In a soup pot heat the olive oil. Then add the chopped onion and cook on medium heat until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Mix in the diced carrots, and cook for 2 more minutes.
  4. Add tomato paste, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in the thyme, bay leaves, celery, potatoes, chickpeas, and green peas.
  6. Mix in the diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, and add the water or veggie broth.
  7. Cover the pot and cook for about 30-35 minutes, or until the veggies are soft. Check midway through cooking if you want to add more seasoning.
  8. Remove the pot from the stove and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.