Garden Harvest Vegetable Soup

Garden Harvest Vegetable Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 159.7
  • Total Fat: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.5 mg
  • Sodium: 96.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g
  • Protein: 5.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Garden Harvest Vegetable Soup calories by ingredient


Introduction

This soups works well with most vegetables from the garden-- experiment and use vegetables that are in season. This soups works well with most vegetables from the garden-- experiment and use vegetables that are in season.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 T olive oil
    2 carrots, diced
    1 leek, white part only, sliced
    2 celery stalks, diced
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    1 1/2 t thyme, fresh
    3 red potatoes, quartered
    1 c baby spinach
    1/4 t salt
    1/4 t black pepper
    1 t red pepper flakes
    9 c water
    2 small zucchini, chopped
    1 c green beans
    1/2 c ditalini pasta (or another small pasta)
    2 plum or Italian tomatoes, deseeded and chopped

    Basil topping:
    1 T olive oil
    1 c fresh basil leaves
    3 T parmesan cheese, grated
    1/4 t salt
    1/4 t black pepper

Tips

Chef Meg was inspired to create this meal after a trip to the farmers market. Be creative and use whatever vegetables you have on hand!


Directions

Place 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy bottomed saucepan or stock pot. Once warm, add carrots, leek, and celery. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and thyme and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Add potatoes, spinach, salt, and red and black pepper; cook 3 minutes. Add water, zucchini, beans, pasta, and tomatoes to the saucepan; cook an additional 8 minutes. While soup is cooking, place the basil, remaining oil and cheese in a small food processor; blend until smooth. Swirl basil mixture into the soup just until combined and serve.
Recipe makes eight 2 cup servings.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    38 of 38 people found this review helpful
    I put mine in the crock pot. I made a big batch and froze some for later. Delicious! - 8/11/09


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    Incredible!
    32 of 33 people found this review helpful
    So tasty! Thanks Chef Meg. Light and delicate aroma....low in sodium too..loved it. I added a can of black beans for even more protein and fiber. - 8/11/09


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    22 of 40 people found this review helpful
    Why are the comments from those who HAVE NOT TRIED this recipe still on this "Rate this Recipe?! How can they possibly be helpful! - 7/29/10


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    Incredible!
    17 of 17 people found this review helpful
    I hate vegies! This was SO GOOD. I couldn't stop eating it. I'm going to add black beans to a new batch of it this week. I love the fresh basil and the crushed red pepper flakes, I think that really made the soup - 9/22/09


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    Very Good
    16 of 17 people found this review helpful
    Yummy! I had some fresh basil from my garden. I love vegetable soups. - 8/11/09


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    Very Good
    12 of 13 people found this review helpful
    I made a version of this, I use it as a starter soup or as a side for chicken or fish. And even a main dish! I leave out the pasta and the potatoes and add red kidney beans, lima beans, and White beans and kale. I can eat soup 7 days a week 365 days a year! I call mine Farmer's Market Soup! Thanks! - 8/25/09


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    Incredible!
    11 of 11 people found this review helpful
    This was one of the single best recipes I've made on SparkPeople. Neither me nor my husband could stop eating it. I swapped out the zucchini and added little white beans instead. The parmesan-basil paste is to die for. And it really wasn't as much work as I thought it would be. Thanks! - 8/12/10


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    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    this soup was great! my husband who is found of beef even enjoyed it - 8/11/09


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    9 of 22 people found this review helpful
    Going to nix the cheese so it's vegan and give this a whirl. Sounds delish! - 8/11/09


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    Incredible!
    8 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I loved this soup! I skipped the spinach and added more green beans instead. I also didn't make the basil topping, which I am sure would have made it even more tasty. I think you could easily use this as a base and make it with beef or chicken broth and add meat if so desired for a heartier soup. - 7/3/10


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    Incredible!
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Very hearty and filling. Delicious! Great meal on a budget. A "do over" for sure! Next time, I will use NitafromCT suggestion of adding black beans for more protein and flavor. - 8/17/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    this was great & I had fresh basil too gives added punch
    DIVALICIOUS7
    - 8/11/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 27 people found this review helpful
    Sounds great, i'm definitely going to make this - and it's low sodium too! - 8/11/09


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    6 of 10 people found this review helpful
    LOVE IT - 8/11/09


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    6 of 24 people found this review helpful
    This sounds so yummy. I love soups and stews, especially in the fall. I think this will be one of my fav's. - 8/11/09


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    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    added some chopped cabbage for extra fiber - delish! - 8/4/10


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    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Great recipe. I used veggies that were in season, add a can of tomato's and canelli beans instead of potatoes! - 10/18/10


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    Very Good
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This is a great soup. Very tasty and if you're of mind to add ingredients, it is easy to build on. - 10/5/09


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    3 of 26 people found this review helpful
    recipe looks good will make soon flipitup - 8/11/09


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    3 of 21 people found this review helpful
    I'll go out to the garden NOW. Can't wait to try it.
    Thx for sharing.
    - 8/11/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 12 people found this review helpful
    I luv this recipe, it sounds fantastic. - 9/25/12


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    Very Good
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I left out the potatoes. Yummy vegetable soup. I also left it on the stove and ate it at room temperature all day. (oh, and I don't mind people who don't make or rate the recipe...they just wanna comment). have a great weekend all. - 7/28/12


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    2 of 15 people found this review helpful
    Wow. This sounds quick and easy...so many variations can be made: add a few more potatoes, and a lot more carrots, leave out the water, and you've got a thick, creamy soup with no animal fat! (You have to run it all though the food processor or blender after cooking.) Can't wait to try this! - 8/11/09


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    2 of 19 people found this review helpful
    Sounds delicious! - 8/11/09


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    2 of 15 people found this review helpful
    I'm always looking for a good veggie soup recipe, this one sounds great so I will be heading to the store for the ingredients today. - 8/11/09


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    O.K.
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Did I make the same soup these people did?? I found the end product to be watery and bland. Chopped for days. Had to add salt. Would use no fat, low sodium chicken broth if I made again - 8/1/12


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    Incredible!
    1 of 7 people found this review helpful
    This sounds great. I too am going to try this tonight in the the crock pot. Never make soup with fresh basil but can eat soup 24/7. thanks - 7/27/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was pretty good, but I thought it called for too much red pepper flakes. Too spicy in my opinion, next time I'll decrease the pepper flakes and then I would rate it higher. - 3/23/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very good. I didn't make the basil topping. And when I felt it lacked a little flavor I added sodium free chicken bullion. Freezing all the leftovers for lunches! - 3/14/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    The spices really make this soup! I really enjoyed it, my DH liked it but it was a bit spicy for him. I added chicken to it for encores and he liked it much better that way. - 12/17/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Our whole family enjoyed this! Very good! - 8/14/09


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    O.K.
    1 of 12 people found this review helpful
    Too many ingredients for me. - 8/11/09


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    1 of 10 people found this review helpful
    Sounds like just what I wanted to make. Can freeze for quick meal later. - 8/11/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 12 people found this review helpful
    iam going to make this easy soup resipe soon goodone - 8/11/09


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    yum - 6/7/21


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    I left the salt out and used a low sodium vegetable broth. Also, added a wee bit more veggies. This recipe is very adjustable which gives it a bonus. - 2/22/21


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    Incredible!
    Love soup of any kind and with this you can throw in any extra veggies you have. - 2/16/21


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    Incredible!
    Perfect for this 5 degree weather!!!! - 2/16/21


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    Good
    Leeks are expensive when onions will do just as well. NEVER put spinach in a soup, it's high nitrogen value will ruin the taste. - 2/16/21


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    Very Good
    Really tasty. I had to sub the ditalini because we don't have that locally. - 2/16/21


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    Incredible!
    I love vegetable soup - 2/16/21


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    Num! - 1/7/21


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    Nice. - 11/19/20


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    Incredible!
    Tasty and sodium is low. - 10/11/20


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    :) - 9/25/20


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    Great! - 8/5/20


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    Incredible!
    Thanks to the suggestions here - made it in the crock pot, added black beans for fiber and I am hooked!!!Love this recipe! - 7/25/20


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    yum - 7/5/20


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    Very Good
    Great soup, replaced the pasta with quinoa - 3/17/20


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    Incredible!
    YUM...Need I say more. I will definitely make again and the recipe allows for a lot of versatility in vegetables and spices. - 3/3/20


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    Incredible!
    wonderful - 2/17/20


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    This recipe is definitely a keeper. - 2/16/20


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    I used my crock pot to make this and it was so yummy - froze most of it for later, really good recipe Thank you - 2/16/20


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    Good
    ok - 2/16/20


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    5 stars. Used the crock pot - 2/16/20


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    Incredible!
    I've made this quite a lot and it is delicious every time! - 2/16/20


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    Sounds like a winner - 2/16/20


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    Very Good
    Cooked it in the crock pot. Didn't chane a thing - 2/16/20


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    This looks great! - 1/10/20


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    This was pretty much a set it and forget it soup until it was time to eat. - 11/2/19


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    I think the idea of adding the black beans is a good idea. This is a very good soup but the red peppers make it pretty steamy.
    - 10/26/19


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    I would add broccoli, cauliflower, and mushrooms because I like them and there is nothing better than a "kitchen sink" soup - 10/7/19


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    Very Good
    Thanks for sharing - 8/18/19


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    Oh my - 8/17/19


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    very tasty - 6/23/19


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    Incredible!
    delicious - 6/22/19


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    Good
    Pretty good - 6/20/19


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    What a great soup to make on the weekend. Great way to get my veggies in for the day and clean out my fridge. - 6/2/19


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    Nice recipe - 6/1/19


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    Great idea - 5/12/19


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    Very Good
    YUM - 2/23/19


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    Good
    I skipped the pasta. - 2/16/19


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    Incredible!
    What a great soup! And a perfect time for soup for the season. I add some super lean beef to it for a little more protein. - 2/16/19


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    Very Good
    I add chopped cabbage and stewing beef to mine. - 2/16/19


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    Good
    Left out the basil, allergic. - 2/16/19


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    Great soup recipe - 2/16/19


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    Incredible!
    I enjoy all the varieties of vegetable soup (especially in the winter). - 1/25/19


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    Good
    Love the low Sodium - 10/16/18


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    Yummy! Great way to get the kids to eat their veggies. - 10/16/18


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    O.K.
    I don't eat cheese, so I made the soup as directed but left it out. The soup just tastes like weak basil. I'm not sure what I did wrong. My soup isn't red like the picture, and it took longer for the potatoes to cook. - 10/6/18


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    Incredible!
    I added a bit more garlic (we love garlic) and a can of lima beans. Tossed everything in the crockpot in the morning and watched football all day. No need to fuss at the end. Enough for 2 meals + for me and my 2 men. - 9/18/18


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    A nice winter soup. - 8/7/18


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    Incredible!
    Great soup! Family favorite! - 7/24/18


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    Incredible!
    this is delicious, I sometimes add ground turkey or chicken for extra protein - 7/5/18


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    Will try. - 6/9/18


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    Incredible!
    loved it - 6/3/18


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    Absolutely - 3/9/18


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    Love this soup. We have often - 3/1/18


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    Incredible!
    Very tasty! Like how easy it comes together. I used cauliflower rice instead of pasta due to allergy needs. - 2/21/18


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    Incredible!
    Always make big batch. Freeze, family outings, etc. - 2/19/18


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    NICE - 2/16/18


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    Incredible!
    Delicious - 2/16/18


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    Good
    tasty - 2/16/18


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    Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Sounds great. BUT...8 servings. How big is a serving? 1/2 cup? 1 cup? Not helpful. - 2/16/18


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    very good on a cold day - good comfort food - 2/16/18


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    Delicious soup with lots of veggies. Put in whatever lo-cal veggies you have on hand and enjoy. - 2/16/18


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    Incredible!
    YUMMY!!! - 2/16/18


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    Yummy - 2/16/18


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    Very Good
    I love this soup I use what ever veggies are in season and make it in the crock pot some for now some for later - 2/16/18


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    This soup is one of my all time favourites on a cold winter day. - 2/16/18