Description
A warm and nourishing vegetable soup, perfect for cozy family dinners or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, zucchini, bell pepper, and green beans. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Add the thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, letting the flavors deepen.
- Stir in the spinach or kale and cook until just wilted.
- Adjust seasonings if necessary and serve hot.
Notes
Garnish with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with crusty bread or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg