Homemade Italian Vegetable Soup

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022
"One night when my husband and I needed a quick supper, I threw together this satisfying soup using only what we had on hand," shares Margaret Glassic of Easton, Pennsylvania. "It's a family favorite, and it's good for us, too!"

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup small shell pasta, cooked and drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  2. Add the pasta and tomatoes; heat through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 108 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable.