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Two bowls of hearty vegetable soup recipe, filled with carrots, beans, chickpeas, and celery, topped with grated cheese.

Hearty Vegetable and Bean Soup

This hearty soup is a comforting and flavorful meal, perfect for busy families and anyone who loves a good bowl of soup. It's packed with vegetables and beans, making it a nutritious choice. Plus, it's easy to make ahead!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Simmer Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 large carrots diced
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce no-salt-added
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni uncooked
For Serving
  • 11 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Can opener
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan, sauté carrots, celery, and onion in olive oil and butter until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
  2. Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, cabbage, basil, parsley, oregano, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add the uncooked macaroni. Cook, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes, or until the macaroni and vegetables are tender.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

This soup is excellent for meal prepping. You can prepare all the ingredients and store them in the refrigerator. When you're ready to cook, simply combine and simmer. The soup also freezes well for future meals.

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