Description
Warm up with a delightful bowl of homemade vegetable soup that’s both comforting and nourishing. This recipe combines fresh, vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs, making it the perfect dish for chilly nights or cozy gatherings. Easy to prepare and adaptable to whatever produce you have on hand, this soup is not only a family favorite but also a healthy option that can be frozen for future meals. Gather around the table and enjoy the rich flavors that remind you of home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups mixed seasonal vegetables (e.g., zucchini, spinach)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and dice all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once heated, sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic for one minute.
- Add veggies: Stir in carrots and celery; cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Combine tomatoes: Add canned tomatoes with their juices and mix well.
- Pour in broth: Add vegetable broth along with thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add remaining veggies: Toss in any additional vegetables and simmer for 20-30 minutes until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg