
The Vegetable Base: A Generous and Balanced Trio
This comforting soup is built on a precise vegetable architecture: 28 oz of low-sodium broth (two 14.5 oz cans) constitute the founding liquid, offering a strategic choice between a vegetable or chicken version depending on dietary preferences. This liquid base hosts a trio of carefully proportioned vegetables: 2 to 3 large chopped carrots bring natural sweetness and beta-carotene, while 4 medium cubed potatoes generate the starchy creaminess characteristic of winter soups.