Description
Hearty vegetable soup emerges as a comforting classic from European kitchens. Packed with seasonal produce and aromatic herbs, this nourishing bowl will warm souls and satisfy hunger with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (1.4 L) vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 4 cups (960 mL) assorted fresh vegetables
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
- 1–2 tsp dried herbs
- Beans or lentils, 1 cup (240 mL), optional
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over moderate temperature, introducing finely diced onions and crushed garlic. Allow ingredients to become translucent and fragrant for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate robust root vegetables like carrots and celery, gently stirring to ensure even cooking and developing rich flavor layers for 5-6 minutes.
- Stream vegetable broth into the pot, complementing with selected herbs and spices. Elevate heat to generate a vigorous boil.
- Reduce thermal intensity, creating a gentle simmer with pot partially obscured. Allow ingredients to meld and soften for 25-35 minutes, monitoring vegetable tenderness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional herbs to enhance overall flavor profile. Ensure vegetables maintain slight firmness while being completely cooked through.
- Remove from heat source, letting soup rest for 2-3 minutes to stabilize temperature and allow flavors to harmonize before serving in warm bowls.
Notes
- Customize your soup by adding seasonal vegetables for a fresh, vibrant flavor profile that changes with the market’s best produce.
- Enhance protein content by stirring in cooked beans, lentils, or shredded chicken during the final simmering stage to make the soup more filling.
- Cut cooking time in half by using pre-chopped frozen vegetable mixes, perfect for busy weeknight meals without sacrificing nutrition.
- Boost nutritional value and depth by roasting vegetables briefly before adding to the pot, which caramelizes natural sugars and intensifies overall taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg