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Easy Vegetable and Bean Soup

Easy Vegetable and Bean Soup

The ultimate comfort food, this Easy Vegetable and Bean Soup is packed with fresh veggies and hearty beans for a wholesome meal. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, you'll love how it warms you up. Make it tonight for a delicious, healthy dinner!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large Carrots chopped
  • 3 sticks Celery chopped
  • 1/2 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 medium Potatoes diced (peel if you wish)
  • 2 small Turnips peeled & diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Flour
  • 1 14 ounce Diced tomatoes with juices
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 15 ounce White beans drained
  • 1 15 ounce Red kidney beans drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or to taste
  • 1 small bunch Kale torn into small pieces (remove tough stems)
  • 1 cup Frozen peas optional
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Peeler
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Prep your carrots, celery, and onion. Add them to a large pot over medium-high heat along with the olive oil. Sauté for 7-10 minutes, stirring often.
  2. Meanwhile, chop the potatoes and turnips.
  3. Stir in the garlic and flour and cook for about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, water, potatoes, turnips, beans, and Italian seasoning. Increase the heat to high and bring to a gentle boil. Cover with the lid slightly ajar, and let the soup simmer on medium to medium-low heat (adjust as needed) for about 20 minutes or until the veggies are tender.
  5. Cooking the soup for longer will make it more flavorful, but it isn't necessary, especially if you like the vegetables tender-crisp, for example.
  6. Add the kale and peas and cook for an additional 10 minutes or so. Season with salt & pepper as needed.

Notes

  • If you don't like turnips: Just use additional potatoes instead.
  • Feel free to swap: Veggies as needed and to use what you have on hand.
  • Serves: 4-6.
  • Nutritional information: This is an estimate and can vary.