Freezer Vegetable Soup Recipes

Steps:

• In a kettle or Dutch oven, combine the soup base ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Cool. , Place 2 cups each into freezer containers. May be frozen for up to 3 months. Yield: 2 batches (4 cups total). , To prepare soup: Thaw soup base in the refrigerator. Transfer to a kettle or Dutch oven. Add potatoes and water; simmer for 30-40 minutes.

Steps:

• Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, onions, red pepper flakes, garlic and potatoes with a generous pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and 2 cups water and continue cooking until the tomatoes start to break down and mellow out, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Add the beans, peas, corn and celery and simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
• Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with a few dollops of pesto and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve with garlic bread on the side if desired.

Steps:

• Mix tomato sauce, garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper in small bowl or measuring cup.
• In a large, gallon-sized freezer bag, add in tomatoes, carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, celery, white onion, and beans of choice. Pour the tomato sauce mixture over beans and vegetables.
• Seal freezer bag and ensure excess air is squeezed out.
• Place in freezer and store up to 3 months.
• When ready to enjoy, thaw completely and pour contents into slow cooker. Add water or veggie broth.
• Cook on low for 6 hours, or high for 3 hours, or until carrots are tender.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onions or leeks, celery, and Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Add broth, tomatoes and their juice, tomato paste, and 3 cups water to pot; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, 20 minutes.
• Add vegetables to pot, and return to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Let cool before storing.