Description
A cozy, heartwarming vegetable soup perfect for chilly days, made with fresh veggies and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Carrots, chopped
- 2 Celery stalks, chopped
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Zucchini, chopped
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 cup Green Beans, chopped
- Herbs (like thyme and basil) to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prepare Your Veggies: Wash and chop your carrots, celery, onion, garlic, zucchini, and green beans into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic. Sauté until translucent and fragrant.
- Add the Rest of the Veggies: Toss in your carrots, celery, zucchini, and green beans. Stir for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the Diced Tomatoes and Broth: Add the diced tomatoes with their juice and the vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
- Season: Sprinkle in your herbs, salt, and pepper to taste, adding red pepper flakes if desired.
- Simmer: Lower the heat and let the soup simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
- Taste and Adjust: After simmering, taste and adjust seasoning, possibly adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables. The soup can be made ahead and is perfect for freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg