When your garden starts overflowing with an abundance of fresh vegetables, there’s no better way to enjoy them than in a hearty, wholesome soup. This Garden Glut Soup is a nutritious and flavorful dish that’s perfect for using up all the amazing produce you’ve grown. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and delicious flavors, this recipe will become a go-to favorite during the bountiful harvest season.
**Garden Glut Soup**
**Ingredients:**
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
– 2 celery stalks, chopped
– 1 bell pepper, diced
– 2 zucchinis, sliced
– 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
– 1 cup corn kernels
– 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
– 6 cups vegetable broth
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
**Instructions:**
1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and translucent.
2. Add the chopped carrots, celery, and bell pepper to the pot, and cook for a few minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
3. Toss in the sliced zucchinis, green beans, and corn kernels, stirring well to combine all the flavors.
4. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and stir to incorporate.
5. Add the vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes, allowing the vegetables to become tender and the flavors to marry.
7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed with more salt and pepper.
8. Once the soup is ready, ladle it into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
9. Serve hot and enjoy the wholesome goodness of this Garden Glut Soup!
This delicious recipe is a celebration of fresh produce straight from your garden. The colorful medley of vegetables, aromatic herbs, and savory broth combine to create a comforting and nutritious meal that’s perfect for cooler days or whenever you’re craving a taste of summer. Feel free to customize the ingredients based on what’s growing in your garden or what you have on hand. This versatile soup is a great way to use up those garden vegetables and savor the vibrant flavors of the season. Warm up with a bowl of Garden Glut Soup and embrace the abundance of your harvest!
