Healthy Vegetable Soup Recipe

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Here’s a simple and comforting Vegetable Soup recipe that’s packed with flavor and nutrients! Perfect for chilly days or whenever you need a cozy, healthy meal.

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
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for a fresh zing)

Instructions:

  1. Sauté Vegetables:
    • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
    • Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the Vegetables:
    • Add carrots, celery, zucchini, bell pepper, potato, and green beans to the pot.
    • Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to lightly soften the vegetables.
  3. Add Broth and Seasoning:
    • Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced tomatoes with their juice.
    • Stir in the thyme, basil, oregano, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Bring the mixture 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 for about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Finish & Serve:
    • Optionally, add chopped fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice for extra freshness and flavor.
    • Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the soup warm with crusty bread for a complete meal. Enjoy this cozy, hearty soup as a satisfying lunch or dinner option!

Tips:

  • Feel free to adjust the vegetables based on what’s in season or what you have on hand.
  • For a creamier soup, you can blend part of it with an immersion blender or regular blender.
  • Add more herbs or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor!

Enjoy this deliciously nutritious Vegetable Soup! 🥣

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