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Fall Vegetable Soup

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife
  • Can opener
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Saucepan with lid
  • spatula
  • Cook top
  • Ladle
  • Serving bowls

Ingredients

Farmers Market Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (omit if using garlic powder)
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 large potato, chopped
  • 2 cups green cabbage, chopped
  • 2 cups broccoli, chopped

Grocery Store Ingredients

  • ¼ tsp garlic powder (omit if using fresh garlic)
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil optional
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Gently wash produce under cool running water, pat dry, and prepare as directed.
  • Combine the carrot, potato, onion, garlic powder, and broth in a saucepan.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat until boiling.
  • Add the cabbage and broccoli to the saucepan.
  • Lower the heat and cook 10-15 minutes, until the vegetables are soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

For added flavor, add 1 Tbsp oil to the saucepan first and sauté the onion and 1 clove minced fresh garlic until transparent, then follow the recipe as directed above.
Substitutions
  • Canned chicken or vegetable broth: Homemade chicken or vegetable stock.
*Adapted from https://eat-move-save.extension.illinois.edu/eat/recipes/fall-vegetable-soup, from the University of Illinois Extension Eat.Move.Save.
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.