Vegetable Soup 🥕🍅🥦🍲
Warm, comforting, and full of vibrant veggies, Vegetable Soup is a healthy, hearty dish perfect for any time of the year. Packed with nutrition, it’s perfect for a cozy meal! 🥕🍅🍲
Ingredients (Serves 4-6):
- 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- 1 onion, chopped 🧅
- 2 carrots, diced 🥕
- 2 celery stalks, chopped 🌿
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 zucchini, diced 🥒
- 1 cup green beans, chopped 🥦
- 2 tomatoes, diced 🍅
- 4 cups vegetable broth 🍲
- 1 cup water 💧
- 1 tsp dried basil 🌿
- 1 tsp dried oregano 🌱
- 1/2 tsp salt 🧂
- 1/4 tsp black pepper 🌶️
- 1 cup spinach, chopped (optional) 🥬
- 1/2 cup pasta or rice (optional) 🍝🍚
Instructions:
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. 🫒🔥
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened. 🧅🥕🌿
- Add Garlic and Veggies:
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. 🧄
- Add the zucchini, green beans, and diced tomatoes. 🍅🥒🥦
- Simmer the Soup:
- Pour in the vegetable broth and water. Bring to a boil. 🍲💧
- Add dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well. 🌿🌱🧂
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender. 🍲⏳
- Optional Add-ins:
- If you’re using pasta or rice, add it during the last 10 minutes of cooking. 🍝🍚
- Add the spinach towards the end of cooking for a boost of color and nutrition. 🥬
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy the warmth and flavor! 🥣🌟
Tips for Success:
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a fresh, zesty finish! 🍋
- Customize your soup by adding any vegetables you have on hand, like potatoes or peas. 🥔🌱
- For extra protein, add beans like chickpeas or white beans! 🍲
Enjoy your Vegetable Soup – a nourishing, delicious, and easy-to-make meal! 🥕🍅🥦🍲