Here’s another of my personal favorite soup recipes – the Vegetable Soup. This is a simple and easy, yet flavorful and nutritious soup made with mixed vegetables and mung bean sprouts. This mixed veggie soup is also light and excellent as a comforting and warming meal for winters as well as monsoons. The recipe is quite handy and can be done whenever you have some vegetables at home and want to make something different than the usual stir fries and curries. This protein rich soup is also vegan-friendly.
![Vegetable Soup Recipe » Dassana's Veg Recipes 1 vegetable soup in a cream colored ceramic mug with a ceramic spoon inside the bowl on a checkered green, white, blue napkin.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Vegetable-Soup-Recipe-Dassanas-Veg-Recipes.jpg?resize=696%2C1044&ssl=1)
About Vegetable Soup
I make this easy Mixed Vegetable Soup just like the way I make the Tibetan Thukpa (without noodles). Obviously, my version is a vegetarian and a plant based one.
At home, you might not have noodles handy at all times, but the craving for a soup can strike any time. There are occasions when I often end making this delish, light, warm and nutritious Vegetable Soup minus the noodles.
However, if you want to add some noodles to this Chinese style soup, you can surely do so. It will make the soup more filling and complete.
With soy sauce, this Vegetable Soup has the exact umami that you are looking for in a soup that is also nutrient-rich. The nutrition bit comes from the array of vegetables and moong bean sprouts used in it.
The fresh veggies that go in my Vegetable Soup are carrots, red cabbage/regular cabbage, button mushrooms, red bell pepper, spring onions, and French beans.
You can include your list of vegetables. I also add some mung sprouts or tofu sometimes, to add in an extra protein punch in the soup.
Apart from turning this Vegetable Soup all the more wholesome, bean sprouts also impart a good taste and texture in the soup. If you don’t have mung sprouts, you can just skip it or can add tofu, if you prefer.
The flavor of this Vegetable Soup will depend on the vegetables you add. This mixed vegetable soup is also a good way to use leftover vegetables from your pantry. Simply add whatever veggies you have and you get a comforting, hearty bowl of soup.
You can consume this Vegetable Soup as it is or have it with some soup sticks or crusty bread. Best enjoyed during a rainy day or a chilly winter evening or night.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to make Vegetable Soup
Prep Vegetables
1. First, chop all the vegetables – I added carrots, French beans, red cabbage, button mushrooms and red bell pepper.
You will need about 1.5 to 2 cups of chopped mixed vegetables.
![Vegetable Soup Recipe » Dassana's Veg Recipes 2 chopped mixed veggies for vegetable soup recipe.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717266184_394_Vegetable-Soup-Recipe-Dassanas-Veg-Recipes.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
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Sauté Onion, Vegetables, Mung Sprouts
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add ¼ cup chopped onions and 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic.
You can use a neutral flavored oil and even olive oil to make this soup.
![Vegetable Soup Recipe » Dassana's Veg Recipes 4 sautéing onion, garlic in a pan for vegetable soup recipe.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717266184_736_Vegetable-Soup-Recipe-Dassanas-Veg-Recipes.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
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3. Sauté until the onions soften and turn translucent.
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4. Next, add the chopped mixed vegetables and celery. You will need:
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped celery, can be skipped if you do not have
- 1 cup shredded or chopped cabbage
- ½ cup finely chopped carrots
- ½ cup sliced or chopped button mushrooms
- ½ cup chopped bell pepper – can be red or green or yellow bell pepper
- ¼ cup finely chopped french beans or haricot beans
Note that I have made the soup with the purple colored cabbage, but regular green cabbage also works wonderfully.
![Vegetable Soup Recipe » Dassana's Veg Recipes 8 chopped mixed vegetables and celery added to pan for vegetable soup recipe.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717266184_841_Vegetable-Soup-Recipe-Dassanas-Veg-Recipes.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
![Vegetable Soup Recipe » Dassana's Veg Recipes 9 chopped mixed vegetables and celery added to pan for vegetable soup recipe.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717266184_841_Vegetable-Soup-Recipe-Dassanas-Veg-Recipes.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
5. Mix and stir to combine.
![Vegetable Soup Recipe » Dassana's Veg Recipes 10 vegetables and celery mixed well for vegetable soup recipe.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717266184_744_Vegetable-Soup-Recipe-Dassanas-Veg-Recipes.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
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6. Sauté on medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
![Vegetable Soup Recipe » Dassana's Veg Recipes 12 sautéing mixed veggies for vegetable soup recipe.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717266184_690_Vegetable-Soup-Recipe-Dassanas-Veg-Recipes.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
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7. Add ⅓ cup moong sprouts and mix well. Sauté for 2 minutes on medium-heat.
![Vegetable Soup Recipe » Dassana's Veg Recipes 14 moong bean sprouts added to veggies for vegetable soup recipe.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717266184_869_Vegetable-Soup-Recipe-Dassanas-Veg-Recipes.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
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Add Liquids & Season
8. Add 3 cups water or Vegetable Stock or broth. If using canned vegetable stock, ensure it labelled low-sodium.
![Vegetable Soup Recipe » Dassana's Veg Recipes 16 water added to pan for making vegetable soup.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717266184_823_Vegetable-Soup-Recipe-Dassanas-Veg-Recipes.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
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9. Add 2 teaspoon soy sauce. You can add more, if you prefer.
![Vegetable Soup Recipe » Dassana's Veg Recipes 18 adding soy sauce to the soup.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717266184_170_Vegetable-Soup-Recipe-Dassanas-Veg-Recipes.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
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10. Then, add salt according to taste.
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11. Add ½ teaspoon black pepper powder or as needed. Stir and mix well.
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Make Vegetable Soup
12. Cover the pan with its lid and simmer the soup on medium-low to medium heat for 12 to 14 minutes.
If you want to add tofu cubes, add them when the veggies are tender and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
![Vegetable Soup Recipe » Dassana's Veg Recipes 24 simmering vegetable soup in covered pan.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717266184_830_Vegetable-Soup-Recipe-Dassanas-Veg-Recipes.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
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13. Once the veggies are tender, check the seasonings and add more salt or black pepper, if needed.
![Vegetable Soup Recipe » Dassana's Veg Recipes 26 simmering soup.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717266185_941_Vegetable-Soup-Recipe-Dassanas-Veg-Recipes.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
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14. Serve the Vegetable Soup hot or warm. You can garnish with some fresh herbs, if you like.
The soup can be had as it is or with some some boiled noodles or steamed rice added into it for a filling, hearty meal.
![Vegetable Soup Recipe » Dassana's Veg Recipes 28 vegetable soup in a cream colored ceramic mug placed on top of ceramic plate and a ceramic spoon by side.](https://i0.wp.com/www.realtimeindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1717266185_492_Vegetable-Soup-Recipe-Dassanas-Veg-Recipes.jpg?resize=696%2C827&ssl=1)
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Expert Tips
- Vegetables: You can use any vegetables of your choice or use the leftover veggies from your pantry. Some of them are – corn, cabbage, snap peas, broccoli, green peas, bok choy, spinach, mushrooms, cauliflower really taste well in this soup.
- Proteins: If you don’t have moong bean sprouts, simply skip adding it. In place of the sprouts, you can also add tofu in this soup.
- Choice of fat: To make this soup, you can use olive oil, sesame oil or any other neutral flavored oil.
- Herbs and seasonings: I have kept the soup simple with just the addition of soy sauce, salt and pepper in it. However, if you wish, you can add any dried or fresh herbs in it. For a spicier Vegetable Soup, you can add some sriracha or a spicy red chili sauce or red chilli paste too. You can also increase or decrease the quantity of soy sauce in the soup.
- Consistency: A good thing about this soup is that the consistency can be changed, as per your preference. To thicken the soup, add a cornstarch slurry (cornflour paste) and stir well. For a thinner soup, add some more water and stir. Adjust the seasonings, accordingly.
- Serving: While serving, you can garnish the soup with some fresh herbs. You can also add some boiled noodles or steamed rice in it, to make a filling and hearty meal.
FAQs
You can easily increase the spice quotient in this mixed veggie soup by increasing the quantity of ground black pepper in it. You can also add some sriracha sauce or red chili sauce to make the soup spicier.
This Vegetable Soup is made of a variety of vegetables like cabbage, French beans, mushrooms, carrot, red bell pepper; onion, garlic, celery and moong sprouts which are cooked in water flavored with soy sauce, salt and pepper.
The main different between this Vegetable Soup and miso soup is that the latter is a traditional Japanese soup and the former can be any Indo-Chinese or Chinese style soup.
Also, a miso soup typically has a dashi stock (a rich stock or broth made with dried fish and dried seaweed) which is flavored with a miso paste and also has tofu and spring onions in it. On the other hand, a vegetable soup may or may not have these and can be fully vegetarian or vegan too.
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Vegetable Soup Recipe
A flavorful and healthy Vegetable Soup made with mixed vegetables, button mushrooms, mung bean sprouts and seasoned with soy sauce, black pepper. This Veggie Soup is also light and excellent as a comforting and warming meal for winters as well as monsoons.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Prevent your screen from going dark while making the recipe
Preparation
Rinse and chop or shred the cabbage. You could also blanch the cabbage prior to chopping it.
Rinse, wipe and then slice the mushrooms. Chop the bell pepper.
Rinse and finely chop the french beans. Also finely chop the onions and garlic.
Sautéing
Heat oil in a pan. Add onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions are softened and become translucent on medium-low to medium heat.
Next add the chopped mix vegetables and celery. Stir to combine and sauté on a medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the moong sprouts and mix well. Sauté for 2 minutes.
Add water or vegetable stock and combine. Then add soy sauce, black pepper and salt. Mix again.
Making vegetable soup
Cover the pan and simmer the soup for 12 to 14 minutes on a medium-low to medium heat until the vegetables are cooked and tender.
Once the vegetables are tender, check the seasonings and add more salt or black pepper if needed.
Serve the nutritious Vegetable Soup as is or accompanied with some boiled noodles or steamed rice. You can garnish with some fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, or thyme if you prefer.
- Adding moong sprouts is optional.
- You can add vegetables that you like. Ensure that the vegetables are tender and cooked well.
- You could make the same recipe with different varieties of edible mushrooms.
- To add a boost of some protein, consider adding some tofu cubes.
- Soy sauce can be omitted. For a gluten-free soup, add tamari instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Vegetable Soup Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 974mg42%
Potassium 504mg14%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 6106IU122%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 1mg67%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 1mg59%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 2mg10%
Vitamin B6 1mg50%
Vitamin B12 1µg17%
Vitamin C 48mg58%
Vitamin D 1µg7%
Vitamin E 4mg27%
Vitamin K 121µg115%
Calcium 82mg8%
Vitamin B9 (Folate) 68µg17%
Iron 2mg11%
Magnesium 37mg9%
Phosphorus 90mg9%
Zinc 1mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This Vegetable Soup Recipe from the archives was first published on Dec 2014. It has been updated and republished on May 2024.
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