Brown's Harvest Vegetable Soup
A vibrant, nutrient-packed soup featuring seasonal vegetables simmered in a savory herb-infused broth. This american-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 65 minutes pairs olive oil, large, diced onion, peeled and diced carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large, diced onion
- 3, peeled and diced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 medium, diced zucchini
- 1 medium, peeled and diced sweet potato
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14 oz can) canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the 1 large diced onion, 3 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add 1 diced zucchini, 1 diced sweet potato, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, bringing to a simmer.
- Step 3: Cover and cook for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Brown's Harvest Vegetable Soup take to make?
Total time is about 65 minutes (25 min prep + 40 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 Brown's Harvest Vegetable Soup?
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 olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Brown's Harvest Vegetable Soup?
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 Brown's Harvest Vegetable Soup 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 Brown's Harvest Vegetable Soup vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.