Here’s a simple and comforting Vegetable Soup recipe that’s packed with flavor and nutrients! 🥕🍅🥬
Ingredients:
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•1 large onion, diced
•2 cloves garlic, minced
•2 carrots, sliced
•2 celery stalks, sliced
•1 zucchini, diced
•1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
•1 large potato, diced
•1 cup green beans, chopped
•1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
•6 cups vegetable broth
•1 teaspoon dried thyme
•1 teaspoon dried basil
•1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
•Salt and pepper, to taste
•2 cups fresh spinach or kale
•1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
•Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional, for a fresh zing)
Instructions:
1.Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2.Add Vegetables: Add carrots, celery, zucchini, bell pepper, potato, and green beans to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.Add Broth & Seasoning: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir in thyme, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4.Add Greens: Stir in the spinach or kale and let it wilt in the hot soup, about 2-3 minutes.
5.Finish & Serve: Add fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve warm with crusty bread! Enjoy this cozy, hearty soup! 🥣
