Quick Italian Vegetable Soup

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This quick, hearty Italian vegetable soup is packed with fresh veggies and seasonings, making it a nourishing dish that’s both flavorful and satisfying.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 (16 ounce) can diced plum tomatoes
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 cubes beef bouillon
6 cups water
2 zucchinis, quartered and sliced
2 cups sliced cabbage
1 teaspoon garlic salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1 Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until onion is translucent and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and Italian seasoning; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2 Dissolve bouillon cubes in water in a large glass, heat-proof, measuring cup; stir into vegetables in the pot. Reduce heat to a medium simmer; cook about 10 minutes. Add zucchini, cabbage, and garlic salt; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Top servings with Parmesan cheese.