Description
A comforting soup filled with vibrant vegetables, rich flavors, and herbs, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chopped carrots, celery, bell peppers, and zucchini; sauté for an additional 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season with fresh or dried herbs, salt, and pepper; simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes.
- Before serving, stir in fresh spinach or kale until wilted.
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot, optionally drizzling with olive oil or adding Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Feel free to adapt the recipe based on available vegetables and personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetable soup, Mediterranean soup, healthy recipe, vegan soup, comfort food