Garden Vegetable Soup

By: Inspired by www.foodnetwork.com; Prepared by Lourdes Sosa, Ruba Ansari, and Sarah Guarisco. UTMB Nursing Students Summer 2020.
Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 40 min
Ready In 55 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings3
Ingredients
4 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons finely minced garlicSalt to taste2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds (approximately 2 medium)2 cups peeled and diced potatoes2 cups fresh green beans, broken or cut into 3/4-inch pieces2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes2 ears corn, kernels removed1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 cup packed, chopped fresh parsley leaves1 cup spinach1 to 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed stock pot over medium-low heat.
  2. Once hot, add the garlic, and a pinch of salt until they begin to soften approximately 7 to 8 minutes.
  3. Add carrots, potatoes, and green beans and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a simmer.
  5. Once simmering, add tomatoes, corn kernels, pepper, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are fork-tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and add the parsley, spinach, and lemon juice.
  7. Season, to taste, with kosher salt. Serve immediately.

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