Description
Warm up your chilly days with this vibrant vegetable soup, brimming with fresh flavors and a rainbow of colors. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, this easy-to-make dish is both nutritious and visually appealing, ensuring a delightful dining experience. Customize it with your favorite ingredients to create a bowl of comfort that’s truly your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup cooked beans or shredded chicken
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in carrots, celery, and bell peppers; cook for about five minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add herbs and spices. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If adding protein, stir it in now.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg