Northwest Indiana Hearty Vegetable Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

A comforting, localized vegetable soup inspired by the spirit of community in Northwest Indiana, featuring fresh seasonal produce and warming herbs. This American soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs olive oil, yellow onion, and carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 14 oz diced tomatoes (canned)
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 2 sliced carrots, and 2 sliced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 medium peeled and diced russet potatoes, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with their juice, 1 cup trimmed and cut green beans, and 6 cups vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Season with 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until the potatoes and green beans are tender.
5. Step 5: Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning if needed, and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.