Quick Italian Vegetable Soup

A quick Italian vegetable soup ready in less than an hour. A sprinkle of fresh grated Parmesan cheese on top is optional.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 93 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 6 cups water
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 cubes beef bouillon
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 zucchinis, quartered and sliced
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced plum tomatoes
• 2 cups sliced cabbage

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, carrot, and celery until onion is translucent and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and Italian seasoning, and cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently.

Step 2

Dissolve bouillon cubes in water, and stir into vegetables. Adjust heat to a medium simmer, and cook approximately 10 minutes. Add zucchini and cabbage, sprinkle with garlic salt, and cook until tender, 5 minutes more. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve.