Description
Warm your heart and nourish your soul with this vibrant, comforting vegetable soup. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s easy to make and customizable based on your favorite veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic; stir until translucent and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add Vegetables: Toss in chopped carrots, celery, and green beans. Sauté for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in Broth and Tomatoes: Add vegetable broth and diced tomatoes to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in Zucchini and Greens: After 20 minutes, add zucchini and spinach (or kale). Cook for an additional 5 minutes until tender but vibrant.
- Season to Taste: Season with salt, pepper, and any desired spices before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Customize this soup by adding different vegetables or legumes such as beans for extra protein. - For added depth of flavor, consider roasting some vegetables before adding them to the pot. - The soup can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to five days or frozen for up to three months.