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Easy One Pot Soup Recipe for Beginners Perfect Comfort Meal

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A quick, comforting, and beginner-friendly one pot soup made with simple pantry staples and fresh vegetables. Perfect for cozy nights and busy days, this soup is easy to prepare and full of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 large potato or 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, corn, green beans, or a mix)
  • 4 cups (32 fl oz) vegetable or chicken broth, low sodium preferred
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent and soft.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  4. Add the chopped carrots and celery, stir and cook for about 3 minutes until they start to soften but remain slightly crunchy.
  5. Mix in the cubed potatoes and frozen mixed vegetables, coating them lightly with the oil and aromatics.
  6. Pour in the broth and stir well to combine.
  7. Season with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and add the bay leaf if using.
  8. Increase heat to medium-high and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
  9. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  10. Check the potatoes for tenderness with a fork; adjust seasoning if needed.
  11. Remove the bay leaf, ladle soup into bowls, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For a creamier texture, mash some potatoes against the side of the pot before serving or blend a portion of the soup and stir it back in. You can add cooked shredded chicken or beans for protein. Swap potatoes with sweet potatoes or add seasonal vegetables. Use low sodium broth to control saltiness. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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