Widows Vegetable Soup
What I love about this soup is that it is full of fresh hearty vegetables, and also it is very versatile. Replace your favourite veg will what you don’t like for a full cozy comfort meal!
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
7 oz onion, diced
2 tsp minced garlic
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
11 oz carrots, peeled and diced
12 oz kohlrabi, peeled and diced
7 oz celery sticks, diced
10 oz cauliflower, chopped
5 oz peas (fresh or frozen)
2 tbsp tomato paste
6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
15 oz diced tomatoes (canned)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until the onions are soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
Cook the Vegetables: Add the diced potatoes, carrots, kohlrabi, celery, and cauliflower to the pot. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add Liquids & Simmer: Stir in the tomato paste, then pour in the chicken (or vegetable) stock. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Finish the Soup: Add the diced tomatoes and peas, then reduce the heat to low. Let the soup simmer for 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
Taste & Adjust: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve & Enjoy: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy the hearty, comforting flavors!
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