For about as long as I can remember, my family’s favorite soup has been Italian Vegetable Soup. That was actually the very first recipe I posted, and at my sister’s request, I snapped a picture of it.
I had no idea that posting my recipes online would be so much more fun than just keeping track of my favorites!
I’ve made different variations of this soup in the past and it is always delicious. There is something awesome about tender vegetables simmering in an Italian flavored broth that never fails to make me happy.
This time, I added chicken and some marinara sauce that was in the refrigerator already. With what was the last of my haul from the farmers market, I added cabbage and a leek as well. I have no doubt I’ll be making this again very soon.
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8ozmarinara sauceI used some leftover 5 Minute Italian Marinara Sauce
28ozpetite diced tomatoes
1 1/2cupscooked great northern beans or 1 can
1tablespoonchicken bouillonI used Better Than Bouillon
1teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoonoregano
1teaspoonbasil
1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1cupfrozen corn
2cupscabbagediced into 1" pieces
Instructions
In the bottom of a large stockpot, heat the oil. Add the garlic and onions and saute until tender. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink. Add all remaining ingredients except for the corn and the cabbage. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add the cabbage and corn and adjust seasonings to taste. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the cabbage is tender crisp, about 15 minutes. Enjoy!
* This can also be made with leftover chicken. Simply dice the already cooked chicken and add at the very end with the corn and cabbage.
Notes
FREEZER MEAL: Let the soup cool completely before transferring to freeze safe containers. Soup can be reheated in the microwave or it can be thawed first and then reheated on the stove-top.
Hi, I’m Mary. I’m the author, cook, photographer, and travel lover behind the scenes here at Barefeet In The Kitchen. I'm also the author of three cookbooks dedicated to making cooking from scratch as simple as possible.
You are the hardest working woman in the blogworld! I can't believe the beautiful dishes you put out day after day. Let me know when your cookbook comes out – I want an autographed copy please! This looks fantastic. I can almost taste it!
I'm not sure if you could have packed any more veggies in this! I love the color and this looks very comforting. I might sprinkle a little parm and red pepper flakes on top – since it's Italian and all:-)
E @ Act Fast Chef says
This looks great – I have never thought to add marinara sauce to soup, but it sounds perfect!
Jenn says
I don't know how you do it, Mary, but you make vegetable soups look incredibly good to me… and that is usually not an easy thing!!
Joanne says
This is the kind of soup that gets my heart racing. Hearty and full of so many good-for-you ingredients!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
You are the hardest working woman in the blogworld! I can't believe the beautiful dishes you put out day after day. Let me know when your cookbook comes out – I want an autographed copy please! This looks fantastic. I can almost taste it!
[email protected] Eats Girl says
I love a great vegetable soup…this looks amazing!
Words Of Deliciousness says
I love vegetable soups and this one looks great!
Becki's Whole Life says
I'm not sure if you could have packed any more veggies in this! I love the color and this looks very comforting. I might sprinkle a little parm and red pepper flakes on top – since it's Italian and all:-)
Chris says
That looks filling and tasty with all the chunki-licous ingredients!