Description
Warm your soul with this comforting vegetable soup that’s bursting with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy-to-make recipe invites you to savor every spoonful while evoking memories of family gatherings and cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery into small pieces for even cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the diced carrots and celery to the pot; sauté for an additional 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20–30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add herbs, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg