Hearty Parmesan Veggie Soup (Printable Version)

Hearty vegetable soup with savory Parmesan, Italian herbs, and fresh vegetables. Ready in 50 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
07 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
08 - 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
09 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
10 - 4 cups vegetable broth

→ Dairy & Cheese

11 - 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
12 - 1 Parmesan rind (optional, for extra flavor)

→ Seasonings

13 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
02 - Add carrots, celery, zucchini, potato, and green beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
03 - Stir in diced tomatoes with juice, vegetable broth, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Add Parmesan rind if using.
04 - Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
05 - Remove Parmesan rind. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and soup becomes creamy.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms everyday vegetables into something deeply savory and comforting with just a little Parmesan magic.
  • You can throw in whatever veggies are hanging out in your crisper drawer and it still turns out delicious.
  • The leftovers somehow taste even better the next day when all the flavors have melded together.
02 -
  • Don't skip the Parmesan rind if you can help it, the difference it makes is subtle but real.
  • If your soup tastes flat at the end, a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch more salt will wake everything up.
03 -
  • Grate your Parmesan fresh instead of using the pre-grated stuff, it melts smoother and tastes so much better.
  • If you don't have a Parmesan rind, stir in an extra tablespoon of grated cheese and a tiny splash of white wine for depth.
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