Latrell's Easy Vegetable Soup

The fall is upon us and many of you may be looking for quick and easy recipes that are tasty yet not too expensive to create. This vegetable soup is a long time favorite of my family. The recipe can be doubled and cooled then frozen for later.

Latrell’s Easy Vegetable Soup

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil

1 lb ground turkey or ground beef (optional)

½ tsp minced garlic

1 cup onion-diced

6 oz tomato paste

1 cup petite diced tomatoes

½ tsp dried basil

½ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp dried garlic

3 cups of water

1 15 oz pack of frozen vegetable soup mix or 3 cups of diced mixed vegetables (corn, celery, string beans, potatoes, green peas)—you may also use two cans of mixed vegetables be sure to drain and rinse them.

Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

Skip to step two if you are not going to use meat

1. Brown the ground turkey drain (or ground beef if you choose)-set aside in bowl

2. Heat olive in a large pot over medium heat, add onion and sauté for two minutes.

3. Add garlic tomato paste, vegetable mix, tomatoes, and water. Stir to combine (Add more water if needed)

4. Add basil, oregano, salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer about 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender and soup is thickened. Be sure to stir the soup constantly while cooking.

5. Serve hot with grilled cheese sandwiches or crackers.

6. Enjoy!

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