Easy Vegetable Soup
A hearty and healthy vegetable soup perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, packed with fresh vegetables and flavorful herbs.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium zucchini (chopped)
- 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups spinach or kale (for added greens)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- to taste salt salt (add a dash more at the end to bring out the tomato flavors)
- to taste pepper pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add chopped zucchini, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, and basil. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add greens and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
This soup is versatile and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or herbs.