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Bowl of fresh homemade vegetable soup with assorted vegetables
Serine Milo

Cozy Vegetable Soup

A comforting and vibrant vegetable soup filled with seasonal veggies and pantry staples, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil (or vegetable oil for a neutral option)
  • 1 Onion, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 Carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks Celery, diced
  • 1 Zucchini, diced (or yellow squash if desired)
  • 1 Bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 1 cup Green beans, chopped (frozen is fine)
  • 1 can (14 oz) Diced tomatoes with juice
  • 4-5 cups Vegetable broth (or chicken broth if not vegetarian)
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme (or fresh if you have it)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Parsley for garnish (fresh or dried)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers slightly.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Stir until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced carrots and diced celery. Sauté for another 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Add in the zucchini, bell pepper, and green beans. Stir everything together for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Introduce the diced tomatoes with their juice and vegetable broth, along with the bay leaf and thyme. Stir well.
Cooking
  1. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes.
  2. Once the vegetables are fork-tender but not mushy, season with salt and pepper to taste and discard the bay leaf.
  3. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to mix and match the veggies based on what you have on hand. Add chickpeas or white beans for protein, stir in a splash of coconut milk for creaminess, or serve over quinoa or rice for a filling dish.

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