Delicious Vegetable Soup
Warm your soul with this delightful vegetable soup, brimming with fresh ingredients and comforting flavors. Perfect for cozy nights or a quick meal, this vibrant dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Customize it to your liking and enjoy a bowl of pure comfort any day of the week!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups carrots (sliced)
- 1 cup celery (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 cup green beans (trimmed and chopped)
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 2 cups spinach or kale (washed)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sautéing until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add carrots, celery, green beans, zucchini, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Lower the heat and add spinach or kale, cooking until just wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Simmer on low for 20-30 minutes to meld flavors. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg