We use onions, carrots, celery, green beans, kale, zucchini, tomatoes and garlic in our version, but there's room to get creative! Some other veggies that work well in vegetable soup are leeks, fennel, potatoes, peppers, eggplant, peas, corn, spinach and Swiss chard—the list goes on! If you feel experimental, a good rule of thumb is to pick a few veggies from the allium family (think onions, leeks and garlic) to start building the flavor. Move next to vegetables that add bulk, like carrots, peas and squash, and finally, 1 or 2 tender leafy greens that add texture, like spinach or kale.<\/p>" } } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I make this vegetable soup on the stovetop?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "
We cook this vegetable soup in the slow cooker, which works well for busy days. You can assemble your dinner in the morning and have it ready 4 to 6 hours later. You can also cook it on the stovetop and have it ready in less time. Check out the stovetop version<\/a> of this healthy soup recipe.<\/p>"
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"text": " We add a Parmesan rind to give this soup a rich, umami taste. This is a great hack for building flavor, but if you don't have one, you can add a dash of soy sauce, tamari, nutritional yeast or extra spices to boost the flavor. This soup freezes well. However, cream-based soups and those containing chunks of potato generally do not. Make sure the soup has cooled to room temperature before transferring it to freezer-safe containers. It can be stored in the freezer for about 6 months, but it's always best to use it sooner. Remember to label the container with the name of the soup and the date it was frozen. Let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator before heating it in the microwave or over medium heat on the stovetop.<\/p>"
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"text": " We recommend serving this soup with a basket of warm rolls<\/a> to soak up the delicious broth at the bottom of the bowl. Store-bought or homemade crackers also pair perfectly with soup. Be sure to try our recipes for Homemade Multi-Seed Crackers<\/a> and Parmesan Crisps<\/a>.<\/p>"
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