American Community Survey Vegetable Soup with 100+ Surname Spices
A comforting soup featuring the most common surnames from U.S. Census data, with a blend of spices and seasonal vegetables. This american-inspired soups (low fat) ready in about 60 minutes pairs medium, diced carrots, stalks, diced celery, medium, diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium, diced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 medium, diced potatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp, dried dill
- 1/2 tsp, dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups, fresh spinach
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, and 1 diced onion, cooking for 8 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Step 2: Stir in 2 diced potatoes and 4 cups chicken broth, bringing to a gentle simmer. Add 1 tsp dried dill, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf.
- Step 3: Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Step 4: Add 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (with juice) and 2 cups fresh spinach, stirring until spinach wilts completely (about 2 minutes).
- Step 5: Remove bay leaf and serve hot, garnished with extra dill if desired. The soup should have a rich, vegetable-forward flavor with balanced herbs.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does American Community Survey Vegetable Soup with 100+ Surname Spices take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (25 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover American Community Survey Vegetable Soup with 100+ Surname Spices?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium, diced carrots from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in American Community Survey Vegetable Soup with 100+ Surname Spices?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale American Community Survey Vegetable Soup with 100+ Surname Spices for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is American Community Survey Vegetable Soup with 100+ Surname Spices low fat?
Yes — this recipe is tagged low fat based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to soups dish. We make it weekly.
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
