Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 potato, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup spinach or kale (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in potatoes, zucchini, and green beans. Cook for another 3 minutes.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, and oregano. Stir well.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until veggies are tender.
  6. Stir in spinach or kale (if using) and cook for 2 more minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with bread. 🥖🍲

Would you like me to make this a light and healthy version (low-calorie) or a hearty version (with beans, pasta, or rice) for extra filling power?

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