Amazing Contest-Winning Soup Recipes

Why make this recipe

This contest-winning soup recipe is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a warm and hearty meal. It’s a crowd-pleaser, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. The simple ingredients blend together to create a flavorful dish that warms you from the inside out.

How to make Amazing Contest-Winning Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup green beans, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cooked pasta or rice (optional)
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions:

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Pour in the broth and add the diced tomatoes, green beans, dried thyme, and dried basil.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you like, you can add cooked pasta or rice at this stage.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

How to serve Amazing Contest-Winning Soup

Serve this soup hot in bowls. You can pair it with crusty bread or a fresh side salad for a complete meal. Enjoying the soup on a chilly evening can be very comforting.

How to store Amazing Contest-Winning Soup

To store the soup, let it cool to room temperature. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. It can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days, or you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Just thaw before reheating.

Tips to make Amazing Contest-Winning Soup

• Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like zucchini or spinach for extra nutrition.
• For a creamier soup, blend a portion of the soup and mix it back in.
• Adjust seasoning to your taste; if you love spices, try adding a touch of paprika or cayenne pepper.

Variation

You can make a hearty chicken soup by adding diced cooked chicken breast to the recipe. Also, swap the vegetable broth for chicken broth for a richer flavor.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen vegetables in this soup?

Yes, frozen vegetables work great in this soup! Just add them during the cooking process without thawing.

2. Is this soup gluten-free?

To make it gluten-free, skip the pasta or rice, or use gluten-free substitutes.

3. How long does the soup take to cook?

Overall, the soup takes around 30 minutes to prepare and cook. It’s quick and easy!

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• Author: olivia
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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A crowd-pleasing, hearty soup that warms you from the inside out, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights.

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Ingredients

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• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup green beans, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cooked pasta or rice (optional)
• Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Pour in the broth and add the diced tomatoes, green beans, dried thyme, and dried basil.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you like, you can add cooked pasta or rice at this stage.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like zucchini or spinach for extra nutrition. For a creamier soup, blend a portion of the soup and mix it back in.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Category: Soup
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 280
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 41g
• Fiber: 8g
• Protein: 9g
• Cholesterol: 0mg