Yummiest Veggie-Loaded Vegetable Soup

Name: Yummiest Veggie-Loaded Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 medium carrots, diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (I use Russet or Yukon gold); 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 4 cups vegetable broth + 1 cup water (I like Better Than Bouillon); 2 15oz cans diced tomatoes; 1 cup corn kernels (I used frozen); 1 15oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, or to taste; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, or to taste + freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:45min

With hundreds of 5-star ratings, readers agree this recipe for homemade Vegetable Soup done in under an hour really is the most flavorful! Made on the stovetop with the perfect balance of better-for-you ingredients like tender fresh (and frozen!) veggies, hearty potatoes, and filling kidney beans. Stir in fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end to take it over the top and everyone will ask for the recipe! Don't miss my creamy vegetable soup (with cashew cream!) for another epic veggie soup.

Updated at: Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:56:21 GMT