Fresh Vegetable Basil Soup

Fresh Vegetable Basil Soup

 

 

3 Tablespoon Vegan Butter

1 Medium sized onion

1 large stalk celery

1 large carrot

1 large potato

2 large tomatoes

4 cups of veggie stock

1 tsp dry basil

1/2 small head of broccli or cauliflower

2 small zucchini

1/2 lb green peas

1-2 cloves of garlic

Instructions:

In a 5 quart pan over medium heat melt the butter. Then add the onion, garlic, celery, carrots and cook until the veggies are soft (approx 10 mins).  Meanwhile, peel the potato and cube. Dice the tomatoes (approx 2 cups). Add potato, tomatoes, veggie stock and basil to the pan and bring to boil.  Cover and simmer for 15 mins.  Add the cauliflower or broccoli and zucchini.  Simmer for 10 more minutes.  Add peas and cook for 5 more minutes.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.