Description
A comforting Mediterranean vegetable soup filled with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add chopped vegetables and stir for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Add oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper; adjust seasonings to taste.
- Finish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Serve warm, optionally with crusty bread or grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
Feel free to substitute seasonal vegetables or add extra spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetable soup, Mediterranean recipe, healthy soup, comforting soup, plant-based meal