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plain ole vegetable soup (sallye)

(1 rating)
grandedame avatar
Recipe by
sallye bates
@grandedame
Austin, TX

This is just a plain vegetable soup that is filling and tasty, but doesn't contain a lot of calories per serving.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For plain ole vegetable soup (sallye)

  • 4 md
    russet potatoes
  • 2
    celery ribs
  • 1 md
    white onion
  • 1 can
    hunts fire roasted diced tomatoes (28 oz)
  • 1 can
    hunts tomato sauce (8 oz)
  • 1 pkg
    mixed vegetables (10-16 oz)
  • 2 Tbsp
    low sodium chieken bouillon
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili mix (link to recipe below)
  • 1 Tbsp
    sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground pepper
  • 2 qt
    water
  • 1/4
    head of shredded cabbage (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp
    corn starch (optional)

How To Make plain ole vegetable soup (sallye)

  • 1
    Peel and dice potatoes into bite sized pieces Place celery and onion in food processor and pulse until finely diced Shred cabbage if you plan to use
  • 2
    Place water, bouillon and spices in heavy saucepan, bring to a boil Add tomatoes and tomato sauce, bring liquid back to a boil Add potatoes, celery and onions to boiling water mixture
  • 3
    Turn heat down to medium and simmer for approximately 20 minutes
  • 4
    Place package of mixed vegetables in microwave and cook covered for about 3 minutes Add to soup mixture. If you plan to include cabbage, add it at this time
  • 5
    Taste test and adjust seasonings accordingly. If soup hasn't thickened up, mix cornstarch with just enough water to make a thin paste and add to soup
  • 6
    Simmer for 10-15 more minutes until vegetables are tender.
  • 7
    Good served with hot cornbread or grilled cheese sandwiches
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