Big Batch Vegetable Soup

Description

This basic soup can be made with any combination of fresh or frozen vegetables, so it will taste a little different each time you make it. It can be easily doubled or tripled. I got this recipe from martha's everyday food cookbooks – very tasty.

Ingredients

• Olive Oil
• Onions
• Celery
• Italian Seasoning
• Salt And Pepper
• Reduced-sodium Vegetable Broth
• Diced Tomatoes
• Tomato Paste
• Assorted Fresh Vegetables

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat
2. Add onions or leeks, celery and italian seasoning
3. Season with salt and pepper
4. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, 5-8 minutes
5. Add broth, tomatoes and their juice, tomato paste, and 3 cups water to pot
6. Bring mixture to a boil
7. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, 20 minutes
8. Add vegetables to pot, and return to a simmer
9. Cook, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 20-25 minutes
10. Season with salt and pepper, as desired
11. Let cool before storing