Description
Vegetable soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights or quick weeknight dinners. This vibrant dish combines fresh vegetables in a savory broth, creating a nutritious meal that warms the soul. With its customizable nature, you can easily adapt it to use up leftovers and enjoy a delicious bowl of goodness any time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs like thyme or basil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chopped carrots and celery; sauté for another 5 minutes until they soften.
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes (with juice). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- After 10 minutes, stir in green beans and leafy greens. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs to taste.
- Simmer for an additional 10 minutes until all vegetables are tender but firm. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg