Description

There’s nothing like a warm bowl of homemade vegetable soup to comfort both body and soul. This recipe makes the most of fresh seasonal produce: light and fresh in the summer, hearty and nourishing in the colder months. It’s delicious, healthy, and super easy to prepare — the perfect family meal.

Ingredients

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Olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 zucchini, diced (summer) or butternut squash (fall/winter)
1 cup fresh spinach or kale (seasonal greens)
1 cup fresh or canned tomatoes, diced
1 cup green beans or peas (spring/summer)
6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or thyme, depending on season)

Instructions

In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Stir in carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for a few minutes.
Mix in zucchini or squash along with the tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
Pour in the broth, add the bay leaf, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add green beans or peas, and the spinach or kale. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Adjust with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs before serving hot.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or sprinkle with grated Parmesan for extra flavor. This soup is versatile and adapts beautifully to the seasons.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 180
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: vegetable soup, seasonal vegetables, healthy soup, comfort food