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Simple Homemade Vegetable Soup

Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup Recipe That Warms Your Soul

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Simple Homemade Vegetable Soup, filled with fresh veggies and nourishing broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Use as a gentle sauté base.
  • 1 cup Vegetable broth Choose low-sodium.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white, chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Mince finely.
Vegetables
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced.
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped.
  • 2 medium Potatoes Peeled and cubed.
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Fresh or canned.
  • 1 cup Green beans Trimmed and chopped.
  • 1 medium Zucchini Chopped.
Herbs & Seasonings
  • 1 leaf Bay leaf Remove before serving.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh thyme Sprigs.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Parsley Chopped fresh.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Lentils or beans For extra protein.
  • 1 tsp Red pepper flakes For a spicy kick.

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for 4-5 minutes until onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in diced carrots, chopped celery, cubed potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, and zucchini, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth to cover veggies, add bay leaf and thyme, increase heat to a gentle boil.
  5. Lower heat to a simmer, cover pot, and cook for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  6. Remove bay leaf, stir in parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, then ladle into bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize with different vegetables based on your preference and seasonality.

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