Vegetable Soup
Vegetable soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming you up on chilly days. This hearty dish is loaded with fresh, vibrant vegetables and fragrant herbs simmered to perfection in a savory broth. Easy to prepare and adaptable to your personal taste, this recipe invites you to clean out your fridge while enjoying a nutritious meal that delights the senses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil. Add onions and garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add canned tomatoes (with juices) and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper; add bay leaves. Simmer for about 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in spinach or kale just before serving until wilted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg