Description
Delve into the warmth and comfort of homemade vegetable soup, a nourishing bowl that brings together vibrant flavors from fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. This delightful dish is perfect for chilly evenings or as a quick, healthy lunch option. Each spoonful offers a medley of seasonal veggies like carrots, celery, and spinach, simmered to perfection in savory low-sodium broth. Its customizable nature allows you to experiment with different ingredients based on what’s in season or what you have on hand. Enjoy it alone or pair it with crusty bread for an irresistible meal that warms both heart and soul.
Ingredients
- Carrots
- Celery
- Onion
- Garlic
- Low-sodium Vegetable Broth
- Green Beans
- Spinach or Kale
Instructions
- Wash and dice all vegetables: carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in chopped carrots, celery, and green beans; cook for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth along with seasonings (salt and pepper). Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg