Sopa de verduras fácil

Ingredientes

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, (diced)
• 1 cup sliced carrots, (1/4-inch thick)
• 1 cup sliced celery, (3/8-inch thick)
• 4-6 garlic cloves, (minced)
• Pinch red pepper flakes ( (optional))
• 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, (1/2-inch cubes)
• 1 14 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon, (optional, recommended (crushed cubes, granulated, or base))
• 1 tsp EACH dried parsley, dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp EACH dried basil, dried thyme (or 1 TB fresh, minced)
• 1/2 tsp EACH ground mustard powder, paprika, salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, (drained and rinsed )
• 5 oz. (1 heaping cup) green beans, (trimmed, chopped into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 zucchini, (quartered, 3/8” thick)
• 1 cup fresh or frozen sweet corn, (not thawed)
• 1 cup frozen PETITE peas, (not thawed)
• 1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan ((optional))
• Fresh parsley for garnish ((optional))

Preparación

1. 1

   Sauté vegetables: Heat two tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven. Add the onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté until thje onions are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for one minute.

2. 2

   Simmer: Add all ingredients up to Add Later. Partially cover the soup, leaving about a 1/2-inch opening. Bring to a simmer over high heat; once simmering, reduce to medium-low. Gently simmer the soup for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Add green beans and chickpeas: Add the green beans, zucchini, and chickpeas, and continue to simmer the soup over medium-low heat for an additional 5 minutes, partially covered, or until the potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally while simmering, partially replacing the lid.

4. 4

   Add corn and peas: Stir them in and cook 3 minutes longer, or until the green beans are tender.

5. 5

   Add Parmesan: Reduce the heat to low and stir until melted. Stir in additional broth if desired. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.