How to Make Vegetable Soup from Scratch

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pour one large can of tomato soup into a large pot.

   If you added potatoes, test to make sure they are cooked.
   
   Potatoes take longer than other vegetables to soften.
   
   Do not overcook the soup, or the vegetables will fall apart. , When you taste the soup, the flavors should have melded and the it should have a rich, deep flavor.
   
   If it's too watery, let it simmer for another half an hour. ,
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   Step 2: Fill up the can with water and add that to the pot

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   Step 3: Place the pot on the stove and bring the soup base to a boil.

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   Step 4: Turn the burner down to medium.

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   Step 5: While the soup base simmers

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   Step 6: slice the vegetables into half-inch pieces.

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   Step 7: Throw each vegetable into the pot as you finish slicing it.

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   Step 8: Add seasoning to taste

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   Step 9: and turn the burner down to medium or medium-low

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    Step 10: just enough to keep the soup simmering.

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    Step 11: Allow to simmer for one to two hours

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    Step 12: until the soup has thickened in consistency and all the vegetables are cooked.

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    Step 13: Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

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    Step 14: Serve the soup with dinner rolls

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    Step 15: or crackers.

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