Country Vegetable Soup Recipe
A hearty Country Vegetable Soup Recipe made with carrots, celery, zucchini, potatoes, beans, ham, and noodles simmered in a flavorful tomato-broth base—perfect for feeding a crowd.
14 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 white onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 10 cups vegetable broth
- 2 packets French onion soup mix
- 1 can 28 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 zucchini chopped
- 1 Russet potato peeled and cubed
- 6 oz 1 cup cooked ham, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles
- 2 cans 15 oz each cannellini or white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Prepare the base:
- In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for approximately 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
Simmer the broth:
- Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the French onion soup mix, diced tomatoes with their juices, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, thyme, and black pepper. Stir to combine, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Incorporate the vegetables and proteins:
- Add the chopped zucchini, cubed potato, ham, uncooked noodles, and drained beans to the pot. Increase the heat slightly and bring the soup to a low boil. Continue cooking for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the noodles are fully cooked.
Finish and serve:
- Remove the stockpot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until evenly incorporated. Discard the bay leaf. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
To prepare this soup gluten free, substitute the egg noodles with a certified gluten-free pasta of your choice and ensure the French onion soup mix is labeled gluten free. All other ingredients are naturally gluten free.