American Vegetable Soup 3

Ingredients

• 400 gmixed vegetables — carrot celery potato
• 1onion
• 1.5 Lvegetable broth
• 2 tbspolive oil
• to tastefine sea salt and black pepper

Method

1. Start by preparing your vegetables. Dice 1 onion finely and set aside. For the 400 g of mixed vegetables, choose a variety such as carrots, celery, and potatoes. Chop them into bite-sized pieces, ensuring even sizes for uniform cooking. This will help them cook evenly and blend well in the soup.
2. In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and stir occasionally. Cook until the onion becomes translucent and soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. This step builds a fragrant base, crucial for the depth of flavor in your soup.
3. Once the onion is softened, add the chopped mixed vegetables to the pot. Stir them with the onion, coating them in the oil. Allow them to cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften slightly. This ensures they release their flavors into the soup.
4. Pour in 1.5 L of vegetable broth into the pot, stirring to combine with the vegetables. Raise the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to maintain a low simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook until the vegetables are tender, which you can check by piercing a piece with a fork; it should go through easily.
5. As the soup simmers, taste and season with fine sea salt and black pepper to your preference. Remember, American home cooking often involves seasoning to taste, so add a little at a time and adjust as needed. This step is essential to balance the flavors.
6. Once the vegetables are tender and the soup is seasoned to your liking, finish with a drizzle of olive oil for richness. Serve the soup hot, inviting everyone to gather around and enjoy the comforting flavors of this American Vegetable Soup 3.