Description
A comforting and nourishing vegetable soup, perfect for cozy snow days, packed with colorful vegetables and warming herbs.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the carrots, celery, and potatoes.
- Season with salt, black pepper, thyme, and oregano.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with their juice.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the peas, corn, and kale or spinach.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add lemon juice if using and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
This soup is very flexible and works well with any vegetables you have on hand. You can also blend part of the soup for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: snow day soup, winter soup, vegetable soup, comfort food