Savory Heavenly Homemade Comfort Food Recipes You’ll Love

This homemade vegetable soup is a warm, nourishing dish loaded with colorful veggies, making it a perfect comforting bowl of goodness.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

2 tablespoons olive oil a heart-healthy fat that adds richness
1 medium onion finely chopped for a sweet and savory foundation
3 cloves garlic minced for enhancing flavor

For the Vegetables

2 medium carrots diced
2 stalks celery chopped
1 medium bell pepper diced
1 medium zucchini diced
2 cups spinach or kale

For the Broth

6 cups vegetable broth the base of the soup

Seasonings

1 teaspoon dried herbs like thyme, oregano
to taste salt essential for flavor
to taste pepper essential for flavor

Optional Toppings

to taste fresh parsley for garnishing
to taste grated Parmesan cheese adds a rich finish

Equipment

Large Pot

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Add 2 diced carrots and 2 chopped celery stalks. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Mix in 1 diced bell pepper and 1 diced zucchini. Sauté for another 4 minutes.
Carefully add 6 cups of vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for about 15 minutes.
Stir in 2 cups of fresh spinach or kale and 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use homemade or low-sodium broth for richer flavor. Chop vegetables evenly for best texture. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

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