Description
Hearty Vegetable Soup delights with garden-fresh ingredients and comforting Mediterranean flavors. Nutritious vegetables simmer in a rich broth, offering a warm embrace that satisfies and nourishes you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
Liquid Components:
- 1 (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for non-vegetarian)
- 2 cups water
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Awaken the aromatics by gently coaxing onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in a silky glaze of olive oil over medium heat. Allow these vegetables to soften and release their fragrant essence for approximately 5-7 minutes, creating a flavorful foundation for the soup.
- Transform the pot into a vibrant medley by introducing diced potatoes, zucchini, green beans, and tomatoes with their luscious juices. Pour in vegetable broth and water, infusing the mixture with earthy thyme, aromatic basil, and a distinctive bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Bring the liquid to a rolling boil, then gracefully reduce the heat, allowing the soup to simmer gently beneath a protective lid. Let the ingredients meld and tender for roughly 20 minutes, developing deep, complex flavors.
- Introduce sweet corn and delicate peas into the simmering landscape, continuing to cook for an additional 10 minutes until every vegetable reaches perfect tenderness.
- Carefully extract the bay leaf, taste, and fine-tune the seasoning to your preference. Ladle the vibrant soup into waiting bowls, presenting a optional garnish of fresh parsley or a sprinkle of nutty Parmesan cheese for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Customize the vegetable mix by using seasonal produce for maximum freshness and flavor variety.
- Swap root vegetables like potatoes for lower-carb alternatives such as cauliflower or turnips to make the soup more diet-friendly.
- Enhance protein content by adding cooked chicken, beans, or lentils for a more substantial meal.
- Create a creamy texture by blending a portion of the soup before adding final ingredients, which adds depth without heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg