Description
A hearty vegetable soup filled with flavor and nutrients, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 1 cup baby spinach or kale
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup small pasta
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in broth, water, tomatoes, and beans and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add zucchini and green beans and simmer until tender.
- Add pasta and cook until al dente, then stir in spinach.
- Season to taste and rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be easily customized with any vegetables you have on hand.
- For a heartier version, add cooked meat or additional beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg