Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of homemade vegetable soup, a vibrant dish that combines fresh, colorful veggies with aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this hearty soup is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste. In just under an hour, you can serve a bowl of nourishing goodness that will leave everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, etc.)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup small pasta or rice (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add diced carrots and celery; sauté for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth along with bay leaves and thyme; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
- Stir in mixed vegetables; simmer for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg