Warm and Comforting Vegetable Soup
This delightful vegetable soup is your go-to recipe for cozy nights. Packed with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor, it’s a nourishing hug in a bowl. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this easy-to-make dish will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its vibrant colors and rich aroma, this soup promises to elevate your dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 portions 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup small pasta or rice (Optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather and rinse all fresh ingredients.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil until shimmering. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add vegetable broth and diced tomatoes to the pot; bring to a gentle boil.
- If using pasta or rice, add it now; simmer for about 10 minutes. Then stir in spinach or kale until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg