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    Simple Chunky Vegetable Soup

    April 15, 2021 By Monika Last Updated July 12, 2023 2 Comments

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    This chunky vegetable soup is made using fresh herbs for added flavour as well as frozen vegetables so it’s super speedy and simple to put together.  Made using a handful of ingredients and ready in as little as 10 minutes!

    See also easy vegetable rice soup!

    Chunky vegetable soup in green bowl with spoon, fresh chives and grilled bread in background.

    This chunky vegetable soup can be made with any vegetables so it’s extremely versatile and convenient.  I chose to use frozen vegetables, which drastically reduced preparation time. This soup does not require peeling, chopping (apart from chopping the herbs) or sauteing the vegetables.  It’s light, delicious and ready in minutes!

    Good to know

    Frozen vegetables are (in most cases) just as nutritious as fresh produce sold in supermarkets, and in some cases may be even better as they tend to be frozen ‘at their peak ripeness’. While they may not be the best choice for fresh salads they are perfect for soups!

    Chunky vegetable soup ingredients and substitutions

    Ingredients for making chunky vegetable soup in individual dishes.
    Simple chunky vegetable soup ingredients.
    • Frozen vegetables: Use your favourite. The vegetable mixture I used was quite finely chopped, but you can use larger vegetable pieces if you prefer. Just keep in mind that this will affect cooking time.
    • Stock: I used vegetable stock (from 1.5 stock cubes), but chicken stock will work well too if you don’t need this soup to be vegetarian. Alternatively use homemade fresh vegetable stock.
    • Herbs: I used dill, parsley and chives, but tarragon or thai basil will work well, too (on their own or in combination with parsley and chives). 
    • Butter: You can use plant-based spread or olive oil instead.
    • Garlic and onion granules: These add lots of depth of flavour.
    • Tamarind paste: You can use a little (vegetarian) Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, tomato puree or another strong, savoury ingredient instead. Start with one teaspoonful and add more to taste if needed.
    • Cornstarch/UK cornflour: Used to thicken the soup.

    Can I use fresh vegetables instead of frozen

    Yes, you can.  I recommend chopping them into similar size pieces so they cook evenly.  If using onion sautee it with a little oil first and then add the remaining vegetables and stock.

    Use any combination of vegetables. Their peeled weight should be approx. 500 g/1.1 lb.

    Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh

    I do not recommend using dried herbs in this chunky vegetable soup recipe.  Because this is such a simple soup the herbs play an important role in adding freshness and a flavour boost.  Dried herbs would simply not work as well.

    Top tip

    For maximum flavour chop the herbs as finely as possible.

    Step-by-step recipe instructions

    1.Place the vegetables in the pot.

    Frozen vegetables inside soup pot.

    2. Pour in the stock, cover and bring to the boil then lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes (or until the vegetables are tender but be careful not to overcook them).

    Making chunky frozen vegetable soup.

    3. While the vegetables are cooking prepare the herb mixture.  In a small bowl combine the dill and parsley with the onion and garlic granules, melted butter and a pinch of salt.  Stir thoroughly smashing the mixture with the back of the spoon (or do this using a pestle and mortar).

    Fresh herbs with butter in white bowl with spoon.

    4. Stir the herb mixture into the soup.

    Making chunky vegetable soup in pot with fresh herbs.

    5. Dissolve the cornflour in 2 tablespoons of hot water and add into the soup.  Stir thoroughly and cook for another minute or so.

    Simple chunky frozen vegetable soup with herbs in pot with spoon.

    6. Remove from the heat, stir in the tamarind paste, adjust the seasoning as needed, garnish with freshly chopped chives and serve.

    Serving suggestions

    This frozen vegetable soup is delicious on its own, with garlic bread, sun dried tomato bread or homemade breadsticks.  For a non-vegetarian meal idea you can also serve it with leftover rotisserie chicken or fried sausage.

    How to thicken vegetable soup

    I used a little cornstarch and water but there are other ways of thickening this simple vegetable soup.  For example, you could add a few tablespoonfuls of cooked lentils, quinoa, pearl barley, couscous or canned beans (use a small variety such as cannellini or flageolet).  Adding a little cooked pasta (such as pasta shells or vermicelli) will also give this soup more substance. 

    Top tip

    You may need to add a little more stock and herbs if you decide to use these ingredients.

    Side view of vegetable soup in green bowl with spoon and herbs in background.

    Top tips

    • Be careful not to overcook the vegetables.
    • Use hot stock to speed up the cooking process.
    • I only used a small amount of cornstarch to thicken my soup, but you can increase this amount for a thicker consistency.
    • This frozen vegetable soup can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

    Can I freeze this soup

    Yes, you can! Despite being made with frozen vegetables it is perfectly ok to freeze this soup.  Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or on the stove top.

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    If you make this chunky vegetable soup I’d love to know how it turned out for you. What vegetables did you use? Let me know in the comments below, thanks!

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    Recipe

    Chunky vegetable soup in green bowl with spoon, fresh chives and grilled bread in background.

    Simple Chunky Vegetable Soup

    This chunky vegetable soup is made using fresh herbs for added flavour as well as frozen vegetables so it’s super speedy and simple to put together.  Made using a handful of ingredients and ready in as little as 10 minutes!
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: gluten free, vegetarian
    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 132kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Ingredients

    • 1.1 pounds (500 g) frozen vegetables any, coarsely or finely chopped
    • 3⅓ cups (800 ml) vegetable stock hot, made using 1½ stock cubes
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped, avoid tough stalks
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped, avoid tough stalks
    • 1 tablespoon butter melted, or plant-based spread/olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon onion granules
    • ⅕ teaspoon garlic granules
    • 1½ tablespoons cornstarch/UK cornflour
    • 2 tablespoons hot water
    • 1 teaspoon tamarind paste or to taste
    • Sea salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Place the vegetables in the pot.
      Pour in the stock, cover and bring to the boil then lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes (or until the vegetables are tender but be careful not to overcook them).
    • While the vegetables are cooking prepare the herb mixture.  In a small bowl combine the dill and parsley with the onion and garlic granules, melted butter and a pinch of salt.  Stir thoroughly smashing the mixture with the back of the spoon (or do this using a pestle and mortar).
    • Stir the herb mixture into the soup.
    • Dissolve the cornflour in 2 tablespoons of hot water and add into the soup.  Stir thoroughly and cook for another minute or so.
    • Remove from the heat, stir in the tamarind paste, adjust the seasoning as needed, garnish with freshly chopped chives and serve.

    Notes

    • Be careful not to overcook the vegetables.
    • Use hot stock to speed up the cooking process.
    • I only used a small amount of cornstarch to thicken my soup, but you can increase this amount for a thicker consistency. You can also add a few tablespoonfuls of cooked lentils, quinoa, barley or pasta (such as pasta shells or vermicelli) to add more substance to this soup.
    • This frozen vegetable soup can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
    • Serve with plain or garlic bread or, for a non-vegetarian meal idea, with leftover rotisserie chicken or fried sausage.
    • Tamarind paste can be replaced by vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, tomato puree, balsamic vinegar or another strong savoury ingredient.
    • Freeze for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 886mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7038IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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    1. Teresa says

      June 05, 2022 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      I didn't have the fresh herbs so omitted, and used Worcestershire sauce, and it turned out quite tasty. Fast and easy on a day I'm not feeling well. Thanks!

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      • Monika says

        June 06, 2022 at 10:56 am

        Thanks very much for your feedback, Teresa:)

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