Vegetable soup is such a delight because of how flexible the recipe can be. You can swap russet potatoes for sweet potatoes, add yellow squash instead of zucchini, or even toss in a handful of herbs.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for serving
2 carrots, chopped
2 pieces celery, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 sweet potato (about 8 oz.), peeled and diced
1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
4 cloves garlic, chopped
6 c. vegetable broth
1 14.5-oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 8.75-oz. can corn, drained
1 1/2 c. frozen, cut green beans
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 5-oz. bag baby spinach
1/2 tsp. black pepper, to taste
Direction
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then carrots, celery, onion and sweet potato. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, until slightly softened. Add the garlic and cook 2 more minutes.
Add the stock, tomatoes, corn, green beans, zucchini, cannellini beans, and Italian seasoning. Return to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium. Cook at a low simmer, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini and green beans are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the spinach and stir to wilt.
Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Serve in bowls drizzled with more olive oil.