Healthy Vegetable Soup
A comforting and nutritious vegetable soup that's quick and easy to prepare, perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
Vegetable Base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil or coconut oil.
- 1 number onion, diced
- 2 number carrots, sliced
- 2 number celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Add after heartier vegetables.
- 1 number zucchini, diced
- 1 number bell pepper, diced
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth Homemade stock can enhance flavor.
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for garnish fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, diced zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and 4 cups of vegetable broth. Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Increase heat and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
This soup is versatile; you can add seasonal vegetables, use homemade or low-sodium broth, and customize with proteins or grains if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 550mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6g
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