canned vegetable soup

Here’s a simple and delicious Canned Vegetable Soup Recipe that you can make quickly using pantry staples.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 can (15 oz) mixed vegetables, drained
• 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
• 1 can (15 oz) green beans, drained
• 1 can (15 oz) white beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp paprika (optional)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp tomato paste (for richness)

Instructions:

1. Sauté the aromatics – In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
2. Add canned ingredients – Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice), mixed vegetables, corn, green beans, and white beans. Stir everything together.
3. Season and add broth – Add the tomato paste, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir well.
4. Simmer – Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes to blend the flavors.
5. Final taste and serve – Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm with bread or crackers.

Tips & Variations:

• Add cooked pasta, rice, or quinoa for extra heartiness.
• For protein, stir in shredded chicken or cooked ground beef.
• Spice it up with a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• If you like a thicker soup, blend half of it and mix it back in.