This comforting veggie soup is loaded with hearty vegetables and a tomato based broth. The result is warm and delightful - a sure fix to melt away winter blues.
It is a long cold winter here in the north; at least it feels that way. The ice and snow have decided to make several appearances. The cold days and nights have been relentless; it gives one time to think. What does one eat on these cold days and nights; what does one want…One thing I have settled on is…soup.
Of course, as I have stated before, I don’t like to waste anything and I had potato skins in the refrigerator from another recipe. I was going to make an omelet out of them, but decided to use them to thicken this soup and instead of pasta or rice. Well, it was good and it certainly warmed the soul and the spirit for another day.
Italian Style Veggie Soup
- Total Time: 48 minutes
Ingredients
- 29 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
- 2 stalks of celery - chopped
- 1 carrot - chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic - chopped
- 1 zucchini - chopped
- 1/2 red onion - chopped
- 1/4 cup of Italian parsley - chopped
- Left over potato skins of 5 baked potatoes - chopped
- 19 oz. can of kidney beans or your choice of beans - drained and rinsed
- 5 - 6 cups of water
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 3 tbs. olive oil
- 1 tsp. powdered chicken stock
- Romano or Parmesan cheese for grating
Instructions
- Heat a saucepot with the olive oil; add the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, parsley and zucchini; sauté until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, beans, seasonings and the water and simmer on a low heat for 25 – 30 minutes; then add the chopped potato skins and continue to simmer for another 10 – 15 minutes.
- Taste the soup to adjust the seasonings.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, red pepper flakes, black pepper, dried oregano and grated cheese.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
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claudia lamascolo says
I am making a similar soup myself today exactly the same except for using escarole and cannellini beans! LOL great minds think alike! I adore this kind of soup!
Chiara says
a good " minestrone " warms body and soul...blessings my dear, xoxo
la cucina di Molly says
Adoro molto queste zuppe di verdura, specialmente nei mesi invernali, riscaldano e fanno bene alla salute, bravissima Catherine! Un abbraccio!
sandie says
Perfect and yummy for a cold night - I would put some sprinkled cheese on top!
Wanda says
That soup looks wonderful. I love tomato based soups. It's been so warm.....I've haven't been in a soup mode. Salads have been on the menu. Made a really nice potato salad today from some left over red potatoes.
Beauty Follower says
Looks so delicious!
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Nee says
Hi Catherine ... I know the aroma of this soup fills the house . Another soup to add to mu collection , this type of weather I like to keep a pot of soup on the warmer burner , so good for the kids when they come home from school . Thanks for sharing 🙂 ~Nee~
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
A warm bowl of your healthy and tasty soup is a perfect winter meal.
Brandi says
This looks so good. I wish I had a bowl in front of me. It's been so chilly here lately. Soup for dinner sounds like a great idea.
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
Leftovers make the best soup.
Comedy Plus says
Soup is wonderful on cold days and it's wonderful if it's Italian. We just had Italian food this afternoon. It was most wonderful.
Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Annalisa B says
Oh. i love very much this soup, this is the "minestrone"!
Kisses
Annalisa
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
What a beautiful soup, so comforting. Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comment on my Chocolate Strawberry Cake.
Mary Bostow says
Catherine this looks delicious, exactly what's needed on these cold winter nights.
Gloria says
Look delicious Catherine!! Love this soup!!
hope you be OK with all the snow and cold time!
Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says
Dear Catherine,
Gosh, this is amazing looking..my mouth is watering for this warm and tasty soup. You should can these soups, they are better than any other soups out there, besides you made them fresh and from the heart. Love the potato skins mixed in for thickness and flavor. Hope this weather gets a little better and warmer so we can melt some of this snow. Thanks dear friend for sharing...Have a wonderful and blessed weekend ahead...Keep warm and safe..it is going to be slippery again.
Dottie 🙂
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, The addition of the baked potato skins is a neat twist! Sounds great... This is a true mid-winter comfort soup that could warm anyone up! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
nico says
I love this soup, I feel the warmth!
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anne says
Love it！Thanks
Linda@There and Back Again says
Interesting use of potato skins. I would have never thought to do that, but now I'll have to give it a try. I love Italian soups, and this one looks delicious.
jenessa says
Okay this looks divine!
Rose says
Ironically, I made soup today. I love soup. I make it once a week.
Hugggggggggggggggggs, Rose
Louise says
What a beautiful soup, dear Catherine. Putting the leftover potatoes in was such a great idea. I'm sure it made it smooth and hearty.
I just took some tomato puree out of the freezer from Summer's bounty. I plan on using as a base for a nice hearty soup. Perhaps we can just "soup" away this cold weather:)
Thank you so much for sharing, Catherine...
Sarah R. says
I love a good, hearty, veg soup- definitely going to pin this and try it soon! So glad you linked up at Snickerdoodle Sunday- hope to see your latest makes next week!
Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)
Kim says
This is my type of soup:)
Elizabeth says
Thank you for sharing! This looks fantastic! Can't wait to try. Glad to see you at Snickerdoodle and hope to see you next week!
Jamie says
YUM!! This looks delicious. Pinning it!! 🙂
Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says
I can't think of a more fitting meal for freezing nights, it looks delicious. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Hi Catherine, Just wanted you to know that I featured this recipe last weekend on Best of the Weekend! I am new at this so I should have let you know last week -- sorry!
Katerina says
I love this time of year because soups start to make an appearance and this one is surely a keeper!
kristen says
reminds me of the soup my aunt used to make. looks so inviting!
Elena says
What a beautiful soup! So comforting and healthy! 🙂