Italian Vegetable Soup

Hi Jen! This looks so good, all your recipes are absolutely amazing! I’m a HUGE soup person and can’t wait to try all your variations – starting with this one, mmm! ��

P.s. I love your blog so much – I never feel the need to read through comments to make sure it’s a recipe worth trying.. they are always awesome!

Thank you so much Jillian, I am so excited for you to try it and the rest of my soups – I have quite a few �� I love how easy and flavorful soups are at the same time – I can’t seem to stop making them! And thank you so much for your extra kind/thoughtful comment! I LOVE hearing that you love and trust my recipes, that means so much to me! Thank you for taking the time to try them and for making my day!

I doubled it. It’s bubbling away and tastes and smells WONDERFUL!!! It will be even better tomorrow. Thanks!

Awesome Dave!! You are so welcome! I am so happy it is a winner!

Hi Jen! This looks so inviting! It has finally cooled off here so I am definitely into soups and casseroles! I love that this is loaded with vegetables…my kind of soup! I make a somewhat similar soup which I just call Hamburger soup, but it is seasoned differently. Can’t wait to try this!

Hi Dorothy! I love a hearty soup in the winter! Isn’t it crazy how much the weather dictates what we eat?! I hope this will be a new favorite to add to your soup collection! xo

Update: Wife says it’s the best I’ve ever made and that’s saying a lot because I make killer soups so thanks for this SUPER tasty recipe! I love-love-love your recipes girl…..

Wahoo! That is amazing! Thank you for the ultimate compliment and THANK YOU for making my recipes!

Jen, your photos are absolutely gorgeous! My mama’s soup has never looked better. Thank you so much for your sweet words, my friend. I am thrilled that you’re enjoying the book. I greatly appreciate your support!

Thank you so much for the honor of sharing your Mama’s Soup, It is SO GOOD! And I’m blown away by your entire book – seriously, such an incredible legacy and accomplishment!! xo

This hearty, comforting, healthy Italian Vegetable Soup is guaranteed to become a new family favorite packed with ground beef and veggies in an Italian spiced tomato broth that can be on your table in under 30 minutes and makes an ideal make ahead or freezer meal!

Today, I am so excited and honored to bring you this Italian Vegetable Soup from the cookbook Weeknight Dinner Cookbook by Mary Younkin, creator of BarefeetInTheKitchen.com. I still remember the first time I met Mary over lunch over two years ago. I was a pretty newbie blogger and in awe not only at her success and the the chance to chat with her, but her warmth, kindness and wisdom. Mary continues to be a dear friend with the most generous, heart and the best recipes!

I have always loved Mary’s site, and so I couldn’t wait to get my hands on her Weeknight Dinner Cookbook. Its packed with fresh, innovative yet quick and easy recipes that will make last minute weekly dinners stress free and fun every night of the week! The book is divided into Sections based on the amount of time you have: 15-25 Minute Meals, 30-45 Minute Meals, 5-10 Minute Prep (meals that cook on their own in slow cooker, oven, etc.), as well as Simple Side Dishes, Condiments and Spices and Stress-Free Desserts.

When I was trying to decide what to make from her book to share with you, I had he hardest time deciding. I still have bookmarked: Sweet Chipotle Chicken Bites, Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders, Sweet and Spicy Salon with Broccoli, Crunchy Honey Lime Chicken, Spicy Chili Garlic Beef and Broccoli Soup, Cheesy Mexican Pasta, Southwest Garden Salad with Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette, Honey Sriracha BBQ Shrimp, Fish Tacos with Jalapeno Lime Sauce and so much more! Don’t they all sound amazing?! This is our kind of cookbook would also make an incredible gift this holiday season!

Now onto this deeee-lish Italian Vegetable Soup. This recipe has been a family favorite of Mary’s for over 15 years and was actually the first recipe she posted on her blog and continues to be a favorite today and a new family favorite in my family – thank you Mary! My husband loved this soup and repeatedly raved about how good it was.

To make this Italian Vegetable Soup, simply brown beef and onions, stir in the carrots, celery, tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, water and beef broth and all of your Italian spices that really set this soup apart.

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes or if you have time the longer the better, then sir in the corn and optional cabbage – and although the cabbage is “optional”- I really think it makes the soup!

This Vegetable Italian Soup is easy to double and also freezes extremely well so you can always have some tucked away for easy lunches or dinners – and you will want some tucked away. In the summer months, you can pack the soup full of fresh vegetables instead of their canned and frozen counterparts and even swap out the beef for chicken if you prefer.

But as written, this soup is perfection. I can’t wait for you to try it and I hope you check out Mary’s Weeknight Dinner Cookbook for flavor bursting recipes you can have in your back pocket and in your family’s favorite archives for years to come!

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