Here’s a simple, hearty Vegetable Soup 🥕🥦🍅 — easy, healthy, and customizable.
Vegetable Soup
Servings: 4–6
Time: ~30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup cooked beans (chickpeas, kidney, or white beans)
Instructions
- Cook aromatics:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic 2–3 minutes until fragrant. - Add vegetables:
Add carrots, celery, bell pepper, and green beans. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. - Add liquid & seasoning:
Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Add thyme, salt, and pepper. - Simmer:
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender. - Add zucchini & beans:
Stir in zucchini and cooked beans. Simmer 5 more minutes. - Serve:
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with bread or crackers.
Tips & Variations
- Add pasta, rice, or quinoa for a heartier soup.
- Use any vegetables you have on hand—potatoes, spinach, or corn work well.
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or nutritional yeast.
I can also give you a quick 15-minute version that’s ready on the stove or in an Instant Pot.
Do you want me to do that?
