Heirloom Vegetable Soup with Herb Broth
A comforting bowl of seasonal vegetables simmered in a rich herb-infused broth. This french-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 75 minutes pairs diced carrots, stalks, diced celery, medium, diced potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, 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, diced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 1 medium, diced potatoes
- 1, diced onions
- 1/4 cup, chopped parsley
- 1 tsp, fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a pot, sauté onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes in 1 tbsp oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Add vegetable broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Step 3: Stir in parsley and milk. Cook for 5 minutes until broth is creamy and vegetables are tender.
- Step 4: Adjust seasoning and serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Heirloom Vegetable Soup with Herb Broth take to make?
Total time is about 75 minutes (30 min prep + 45 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 Heirloom Vegetable Soup with Herb Broth?
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 diced carrots from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Heirloom Vegetable Soup with Herb Broth?
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 Heirloom Vegetable Soup with Herb Broth for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Heirloom Vegetable Soup with Herb Broth 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
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Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
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Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
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Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
