--- title: "Meatless Friday: Easy Vegetable Soup" description: Use whatever vegetables you have on hand to make this versatile soup, a favorite of author Nancy Carabio Belanger! --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2014/06/27/meatless-friday-easy-vegetable-soup#) # Meatless Friday: Easy Vegetable Soup Jun 27, 2014 11:00:08 AM  |  by [Guest](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/guest)   [![Meatless Fridays at CatholicMom.com](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meatless_friday_logo_800x400-550x275-100.png?width=550&height=275&name=meatless_friday_logo_800x400-550x275-100.png)](http://catholicmom.com/2014/01/03/meatless-friday-shrimp-quiche/meatless_friday_logo_800x400/) Children's book author Nancy Carabio Belanger says: "I love this soup because you can use whatever veggies you have in the freezer, fridge, or cupboard." ## Easy Vegetable Soup [![mirepoix](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mirepoix.jpg?width=330&height=225&name=mirepoix.jpg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mirepoix.jpg)2 T olive oil 2 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or oregano coarse salt and ground pepper 3 cans (14 1⁄2 ounces) vegetable or chicken broth 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice 1 tablespoon tomato paste 8 cups mixed fresh or frozen veggies; whatever you have on hand! Be sure to cut larger veggies into smaller pieces. I also throw in some diced potatoes. Heat oil in large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes or so. Add broth, tomatoes and juice, tomato paste, and 3 cups of water to pot; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, about 20 minutes or so. Add veggies to pot and return to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, about an hour or more. Season with salt and pepper. Modified from Martha Stewart *Everyday Food*. [image credit](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirepoix_(cuisine)) *Copyright 2014 Nancy Carabio Belanger* **Nancy Carabio Belanger** is a wife, mother, and author of *Olivia and the Little Way* and its pro-life sequel, *Olivia's Gift*. Both books are part of the curricula of Catholic schools, CCD programs, and home schools across the country. 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