Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion , chopped small
- 3 large garlic cloves , chopped small
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes , with juice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 large yukon gold potato , peeled and cubed 3/8 inch
- 2 medium carrots , scrubbed and sliced 1/8-inch thick
- 1/2 cup cauliflower floret
- 2 large celery ribs , chopped
- 6 cups water
- 4 tablespoons vegetable stock base or 4 tablespoons chicken soup base
- 1 small sweet red pepper , seeded and diced
- 1 cup frozen baby peas
- 2 tablespoons dried dill weed
- 3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper , freshly ground
Directions
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In a large saucepan or cooking pot, add olive oil and butter and heat on medium-high.
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Add onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Add garlic, tomatoes including liquid and continue to cook on medium-high heat for another 6 to 8 minutes.
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Add vegetable or chicken broth, potatoes and carrots and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add cauliflower, celery, water, vegetable soup base and cook for 8 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.
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Add red pepper, petite baby peas, dill weed, seasoning salt and pepper and cook for another 3 minutes.
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Adjust seasonings to taste.
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Serve soup hot.
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Refrigerate any unused portions.