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Home » Recipes » Dinner Recipes » End-of-summer vegetable soup

Last updated on June 12, 2018. Originally posted on September 11, 2012 By Maryea / 8 Comments

End-of-summer vegetable soup

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When I woke up Saturday morning to dark clouds and pouring rain, I knew exactly what I was going to make later that day.  It was time for soup.

I had a myriad of CSA vegetables that I needed to use up, and there is no better way to use up vegetables than throw them in a soup.

As the final days of summer slip away and you make your last trip to the farmer’s market, load up on those vegetables you wait all winter for and give them a good-bye hug with this soup.

Even though the rain cleared up by lunch time, the air remained crisp and this soup was a perfect light dinner.  And my favorite part of having a big pot of soup in house:  instant leftovers ready for lunch the next day.  Soup always tastes better the second (and third!) days and I love just having to heat the pot.

You can be liberal with this recipe.  Use whatever vegetables you have on hand; soups are forgiving like that.  I gave it a Southwest flare with the black beans and seasonings and topped it with some butter-lime tortilla strips and fresh lime juice.  {To make the crunchy tortilla topping, I cut corn tortillas into strips, topped them with soy-free Earth Balance butter, fresh lime juice, and salt, and baked under the oven’s broiler for a few minutes.}  You’ll be happy if you decide to do the same.

I have a feeling I’ll be making this soup at least one more time before summer is officially over.

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End-of-summer vegetable soup


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  • Author: Healthy Happy Mama
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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Description

A delicious way to enjoy the last of the summer produce


Ingredients

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  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chopped yellow squash or zucchini
  • 2 green chili peppers, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock (I used chicken)
  • 2 cups cooked corn (fresh from 4 cobs, or frozen)
  • 1 1/2 cups (or 1–15 ounce can, drained and rinsed) black beans
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • tortilla strips, optional
  • fresh lime juice, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat a few swirls of extra-virgin olive oil in a stock pot or Dutch oven.  Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook about five minutes.  Add the garlic, yellow squash, green chili pepper, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper and cook another 4-5 minutes.
  2. Add the stock and allow to simmer about 15 minutes. Stir in the corn, beans, rice, and cilantro and allow to heat for a few minutes.  Garnish with tortilla strips and fresh lime juice, if desired.  Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 6.5g
  • Sodium: 435mg
  • Fat: 4.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 39.5g
  • Protein: 8.5g

Keywords: vegan soup

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Do you have a ton of leftover vegetables from your trip to the Farmer's Market? This healthy soup recipe is for you! Don't waste the food you bought, use it up by making this soup that everyone in your family will love. Super easy soup recipe.

 

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  1. www.Jeteye.com says

    April 9, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    I’m a complete novice concerning cooking, but this recipe was hassle-free even for me! It absolutely was unquestionably scrumptious!! Thanks on the wonderful individual who included this recipe!

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  2. Leigh Anne says

    September 20, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    Made this a few nights ago and it was (is) soooo yummy! I actually had a rotisserie chicken that I needed to use so I threw some of that I too. Delish! Even hubby like it…..and that is saying something 😉

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    • Maryea says

      September 23, 2012 at 10:05 pm

      This is a perfect soup for leftover chicken. 🙂 Glad you and the hubby liked it!

      Reply
  3. Heidi @ Food Doodles says

    September 14, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    Yum! This is my favorite kind of soup. My fridge is just begging me to make something like this right now 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kati Mora, MS, RD, Kellogg's FiberPlus(R) Wellness Advocate says

    September 12, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    I’ve been in such a mood for soup lately and this one looks fantastic!! I’m especially digging the black beans – such a great and tasty way to get a little more fiber into your day.

    Reply
  5. Candy @ Healthy in Candy Land says

    September 11, 2012 at 11:32 pm

    I love the southwest flair you gave it. All my favorites in one yummy bowl!

    Reply
  6. Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says

    September 11, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    End of summer…I’m not ready!!

    Reply
  7. Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says

    September 11, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Mmmmmmm! Full of delicious veggies! …..You’re right- better on the 2nd & 3rd days!!!! 🙂

    Reply

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