One-Pot Harvest Vegetable Soup

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A vibrant, aromatic soup featuring seasonal root vegetables simmered in a fragrant broth, ready in under an hour. This american-inspired soups ready in about 50 minutes pairs olive oil, large, diced onion, sliced carrots 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 American cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add 1 large onion, diced, and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add 3 carrots, sliced, and 2 celery stalks, diced, and cook for 5 minutes more.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 medium potatoes, diced, 4 cups beef broth, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 cups kale, chopped, and cook for 5 more minutes until the kale is wilted.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does One-Pot Harvest Vegetable Soup take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (15 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 One-Pot 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 One-Pot 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 One-Pot 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.

What goes well with One-Pot Harvest Vegetable Soup?

American soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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