Description
A warm and hearty soup perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, corn, green beans)
- 1 cup pasta (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add mixed vegetables and pasta if using. Cook for another 10 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Use any vegetables you have on hand.
- This soup can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, vegetable soup, hearty soup