Instructions

  1. In a large nonstick saucepan, combine onion, broth mix and garlic; cook stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine; cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
  3. Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes.
  4. Using slotted spoon, remove about 2 cups of vegetables from saucepan and set aside.
  5. In blender, in a few batches, puree remaining soup, return pureed mixture to saucepan, add reserved vegetables and heat.