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Close-up of a bowl of hearty vegetable soup recipe, filled with beans, chickpeas, carrots, and pasta, topped with grated cheese.

Hearty Make-Ahead Soup

This soup is a comforting and delicious meal that can be prepared ahead of time, perfect for busy individuals and families. It's packed with vegetables and beans, making it a healthy and satisfying choice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 large carrots diced
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce no-salt-added
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni uncooked
For Serving
  • 11 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan, sauté carrots, celery, and onion in olive oil and butter until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
  2. Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes, cabbage, basil, parsley, oregano, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Add the whole wheat elbow macaroni. Cook uncovered for 6-8 minutes, or until the macaroni and vegetables are tender.
  4. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

This soup is excellent for meal prepping. You can prepare the soup base and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat the base and add the macaroni, cooking until tender. This ensures the macaroni doesn't become mushy if stored for too long.

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