egetable soup is a healthy and tasty dish full of colorful vegetables and delicious taste. This recipe is great for a fast dinner during the week or for preparing meals in advance for the upcoming week. It has few calories, lots of vitamins, and you can adjust it to your liking. Let’s learn how to prepare this tasty soup that will make you feel good and keep you healthy!
List of items needed to make something.
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 average-sized onion, diced
2 pieces of garlic, finely chopped
2 carrots, cut into small pieces.
2 pieces of celery, cut into small pieces
1 pepper, chopped (any color)
1 zucchini, cut into small pieces.
1 cup of green beans, with the ends removed and cut into small pieces.
4 cups of vegetable broth
1 can of diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces) with the liquid included
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1 teaspoon of dried basil
Add salt and pepper according to your preference.
2 cups of fresh spinach or kale
Lemon juice from one lemon (if desired).
Instructions
Cook the vegetables in a big pot with olive oil on medium heat. Put the onion and garlic in the pan and cook until the onion looks clear (around 3-5 minutes).
Include root vegetables: Mix in the carrots and celery, cook for 5 more minutes until they start to become tender.
Add the remaining vegetables: include the red pepper, squash, and green beans. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Add liquids and seasonings: Pour the vegetable broth and chopped tomatoes. Include thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Heat the mixture until it boils, then lower the heat and let it cook gently for 15-20 minutes until all the vegetables are soft.
Add the spinach or kale and cook for 2-3 more minutes until the greens are soft. If you want, you can squeeze some lemon juice to give it a fresh taste.
Serve the soup by pouring it into bowls and enjoy while it’s hot. This soup goes well with crunchy bread or a small salad.
Time to prepare
Time needed: 40 minutes
Time needed to prepare: 15 minutes
Time to cook: 25 minutes
