Alton Brown Garden Vegetable Soup

Alton Brown’s Garden Vegetable Soup is an enticing combination of leeks, carrots, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, and corn cooked in a hearty broth, ready in 1 hour and 25 minutes!

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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Garden Vegetable Soup Recipe:

• Vibrant Flavors: The combination of fresh ingredients and Alton Brown’s expertise creates a burst of delicious and well-balanced flavors.
• Easy Preparation: Simple steps make this soup accessible for all skill levels, and it’s perfect for a quick, nutritious meal.

❓ What Is Alton Brown’s Garden Vegetable Soup Recipe?

Garden Vegetable Soup by Alton Brown is a delightful medley of leeks, carrots, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, and corn simmered in a flavorful broth.

🥕 Alton Brown Garden Vegetable Soup Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (from approximately 3 medium leeks)
• 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
• Kosher salt
• 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds (approximately 2 medium)
• 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
• 2 cups fresh green beans, broken or cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
• 4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
• 2 ears of corn, kernels removed
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup packed, chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

🥣 How To Make Alton Brown Garden Vegetable Soup

1. In a large heavy-bottomed stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat.
2. Cook the garlic, leeks, and a pinch of salt in heated oil for about 7 or 8 minutes, or until the leeks start to soften.
3. Stir in the carrots, potatoes, and green beans; continue cooking for another 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Once you’ve added the stock and increased the heat to high, simmer. Add the corn kernels, pepper, and tomatoes and boil for a few minutes.
5. Cook, covered, over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, or until veggies are soft when prodded with a fork.
6. Take it off the heat and toss with the lemon juice and parsley. Add kosher salt according to your taste. Serve right away.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Choose seasonal vegetables for optimal flavor and nutrients since freshness matters.
• Make sure the vegetables are uniformly sized before chopping them so they cook evenly.
• Season in layers by adding salt at different points to provide a well-rounded taste.
• Personalize the acidity level of lemon juice according to your preference.
• Let the soup boil gently for the flavors to blend and become rich.

🥪 What Goes Well With Garden Vegetable Soup?

Accompany garden vegetable soup with gluten-free bread, zucchini noodles, cornbread, biscuits, quinoa, grilled cheese sandwich, pita chips, Caprese salad, crostini, bruschetta, and eggplant Parmesan.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Garden Vegetable Soup?

• In the Fridge: Refrigerate leftover garden vegetable soup in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
• In the Freezer: Freeze leftover garden vegetable soup in freezer-safe bags for 2 to 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge before reheating.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Garden Vegetable Soup?

• Stove: Reheat garden vegetable soup on low-medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
• Microwave: Heat garden vegetable soup on HIGH in short 5-minute intervals, stirring in between, until thoroughly heated.

FAQs

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Alton Brown Garden Vegetable Soup Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 100
• Total Fat 2g
• Saturated Fat 0g
• Trans Fat 0g
• Cholesterol 0mg
• Sodium 790mg
• Potassium 470mg
• Total Carbohydrates 18g
• Dietary Fiber 3g
• Sugars 8g
• Protein 2g