Hearty Potato and Vegetable Soup (Printable)

Tender potatoes and seasonal vegetables simmered in savory broth for a wholesome, comforting bowl of goodness.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - 1 medium onion, chopped
05 - 1 zucchini, diced
06 - 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Broth & Seasonings

08 - 6 cups vegetable stock
09 - 1 bay leaf
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
12 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Finishing Touches

14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
15 - 1 cup frozen peas
16 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in potatoes, green beans, and zucchini. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in vegetable stock. Add bay leaf, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
05 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
06 - Stir in frozen peas and cook for 2-3 minutes more. Remove bay leaf.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's naturally forgiving, letting you swap vegetables based on what's hiding in your crisper drawer.
  • Your kitchen fills with this cozy aroma that makes everything feel intentional, even on rushed weeknights.
  • One pot, minimal cleanup, and somehow it tastes better the next day.
02 -
  • Don't skip sautéing the onion, carrot, and celery—that golden layer of flavor is what separates this from tasting thin or flat.
  • Add salt gradually and taste as you cook, especially if your stock is already salted; it's easier to add more than to rescue an over-salted pot.
03 -
  • Cut vegetables into roughly the same size so they cook evenly and give each spoonful a balanced mix.
  • If your potatoes are cooking faster than other vegetables, add them a few minutes after the carrots and celery—timing is flexible but worth noticing.
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