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!

Updated at: Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:16:18 GMT