V-8 Soup
Make soup with simple ingredients, clear steps, and helpful tips. Perfect for cozy dinners, chilly nights, or simple meal prep.
Total time
145 min
Servings
10
Calories
84.8
Category
Soups & Stews
This hearty and healthy V-8 Soup is a flavorful vegetable medley that's perfect for meal prep. Packed with low-cholesterol, low-protein ingredients, it's an inexpensive and freezer-friendly option for any season. The spicy kick from Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with jalapeño peppers adds a unique twist to a classic vegetable soup.
Ingredients
Makes 10 servings
- 1 Mexican-style stewed tomatoes with jalapeno peppers
- 1 celery
- 6 green cabbage
- 1/2 onion
- 1 carrots
- 6 green peppers
- 2 beef bouillon cube
- 1 garlic powder
- 1 black pepper
Method
Chop& Dice veggies, add all ingredients to a stock pot.
Add water if necessary to bring liquids to almost twice the depth of the veggies in the pot.
Bring to a boil, turn down to simmer and cook about 2 hrs.
until veggies are soft.
I divide into 1 1/2 cup servings and freeze in bags.
Cook's notes
- For a deeper flavor, sauté the onions and garlic powder in a bit of oil before adding the other ingredients.
- Adjust the spice level by using regular stewed tomatoes instead of the jalapeño variety.
- Feel free to add other low-protein vegetables like zucchini or green beans for extra nutrition.
Frequently asked
Can I use fresh tomatoes instead of canned?
Yes, substitute 2 cups of chopped fresh tomatoes plus a pinch of oregano and cumin for the Mexican-style stewed tomatoes. Add a small diced jalapeño if you want the heat.
What can I use instead of beef bouillon for a vegetarian version?
Replace the beef bouillon cubes with vegetable bouillon cubes or a tablespoon of miso paste for a rich, savory flavor.
Can I make this in a slow cooker?
Absolutely! Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
