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1 2 Cup Soup Recipe

This isn't your grandma's soup recipe! It's a flexible, adaptable method for creating a light and satisfying bowl of goodness using whatever fresh ingredients you have on hand. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a light lunch, this recipe emphasizes fresh flavors and simple techniques. Customize it with your favorite vegetables, proteins, and grains for endless delicious possibilities! Learn the art of improvisational cooking and discover a new favorite soup.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 313.8 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
1 2 Cup Soup 76

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 1 2 Cup Soup

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup total mixed chopped fresh vegetables (including onion)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • pinch red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 cup total mixed chopped fresh vegetables (including carrot)
  • 1 cup total mixed chopped fresh vegetables (including mushroom)
  • 1 cup total mixed chopped fresh vegetables (including green beans)
  • ½ cup cooked beans (such as garbanzo beans)
  • ½ cup cooked rice, optional
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, optional
  • 1 cup total mixed chopped fresh vegetables (including celery)
  • 1 cup total mixed chopped fresh vegetables (including zucchini)
  • 1 cup total mixed chopped fresh vegetables (including green peas, as an optional addition)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup total mixed chopped fresh vegetables (including bell peppers)
  • 1 cup cooked turkey, optional
  • ½ cup cooked pasta, optional
  • ½ cup cooked beans (such as cannellini beans)
  • ½ cup cooked beans (such as kidney beans)
  • ½ cup cooked beans (such as black beans)
  • squeeze of lemon, optional (for garnish)

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How to Make 1 2 Cup Soup

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small Dutch oven or pot over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 cup chopped vegetables (onions, carrots, celery, etc.) and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
  3. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option). Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add ½ cup cooked beans (cannellini, chickpeas, etc.), ½ cup cooked rice or pasta (optional).
  5. Continue to simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the rice/pasta is cooked through and the flavors have melded.
  6. Stir in 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes (optional).
  7. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy! Garnish with extra parsley or a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

11g

Carbs

10g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Healthy Soups Stews Vegetables Easy Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Inexpensive Healthy 2 Low In Something 3 Steps Or Less