Description
Warm your soul with this delightful vegetable soup, perfect for chilly nights. Packed with vibrant veggies and aromatic herbs, each spoonful promises comfort and nourishment. This easy-to-follow recipe is quick to prepare, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy family gatherings. Whether you’re enjoying it by the fire or sharing with loved ones, this soup will surely become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Wash and chop carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (3–5 minutes).
- Add vegetables and broth: Stir in carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes.
- Season: Add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add greens: Toss in spinach or kale during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Finish & serve: Squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving; ladle into bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg