Ingredients
Creating a delicious vegetable soup begins with selecting the right ingredients. Here’s a list of what you’ll need to create a pot of vibrant, healthy vegetable soup:
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Carrots: 2, diced
- Celery: 2 stalks, diced
- Potatoes: 2 medium, peeled and cubed
- Bell peppers: 1 red and 1 yellow, diced
- Zucchini: 1 medium, diced
- Green beans: 1 cup, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- Tomatoes: 2 large, chopped
- Vegetable broth: 6 cups
- Bay leaf: 1
- Thyme: 1 teaspoon, dried
- Salt and pepper: To taste
- Fresh parsley: ¼ cup, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to prepare your vegetable soup:
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes translucent.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- Incorporate Hard Vegetables: Add the diced carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Remaining Vegetables: Mix in the bell peppers, zucchini, and green beans, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in the chopped tomatoes, followed by the vegetable broth. Add the bay leaf and dried thyme.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Season the Soup: Remove the bay leaf, and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One Normal Portion
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 3g