Name: Classic Vegetable Soup with Summit County
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: For soup:; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 3 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes; 6 cups vegetable broth (or water with a bouillon cube); 1 zucchini, diced; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped; 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 tsp. lemon juice (for brightness); For serving:; Crusty bread or your favorite crackers; Freshly grated Parmesan (optional)

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Classic Vegetable Soup with Summit County

Recipe by Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Healthy Cooking

Braising & Slow Cooking

This hearty and flavorful vegetable soup is infused with our Summit County Slow Cooker Blend a well-balanced seasoning of black pepper, garlic, tomato powder, and Mediterranean herbs like oregano, basil, and thyme. The seasoning enhances the vegetables' natural sweetness while adding depth with aromatic spices.

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Serves 8 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cooking Time 1 hour

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Classic Vegetable Soup with Summit County

Ingredients

For soup: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 celery stalks, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tbsp. Summit County Slow Cooker Blend (Salt-Free)

½ tsp. Kosher Salt (adjust to taste)

½ tsp. Fine Black Malabar Pepper

1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes 6 cups vegetable broth (or water with a bouillon cube) 1 zucchini, diced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 tsp. lemon juice (for brightness)

1 tsp. California Sweet Basil

For serving: Crusty bread or your favorite crackers Freshly grated Parmesan (optional)

Directions

Step 1 Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, Summit County Seasoning, salt, and black pepper; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 2 Build the Soup Base: Add fire-roasted tomatoes and stir to coat the vegetables. Pour in vegetable broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 3 Add Vegetables and Simmer:Stir in zucchini, red and green bell peppers, green beans, and beans. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until all vegetables are tender.

Step 4 Finish and Serve:Stir in lemon juice and California basil for brightness. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread or crackers. Optional: Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese for extra richness.