Quick Vegetable Soup From Williams Sonoma

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You can make this soup with any combination of fresh vegetables on hand. just be sure to include some potatoes or carrots. leave the vegetables chunky for a robust soup, or puree half of the vegetables for extra body.

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Steps

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In a large saucepan , heat the oil over medium heat.

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Add the onion.

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Saute until it begins to soften , 3-5 minutes.

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Add all the vegetables , the stock , and herbs.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are tender , 15-20 minutes.

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Discard the bay leaf.

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Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Ladle into bowls and serve.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, yellow onion, baking potato, carrots, broccoli, vegetable stock, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt & freshly ground black pepper