Description
This soothing and nourishing vegetable soup is packed with fresh ingredients to comfort your stomach and boost your health. Perfect as a light meal or a comforting dish when you’re feeling under the weather. It’s flavorful, wholesome, and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion, chopped
- Olive oil (for sautéing)
- 2 leeks, chopped
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 chili pepper, minced (optional, for spice)
- Water (enough to cover the vegetables)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics:
Heat a bit of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and leeks, and sauté until softened. - Cook the Vegetables:
Add the celery, carrot, red pepper, zucchini, and potatoes to the pot. Stir and cook for a few minutes. - Add Garlic and Chili Pepper:
Stir in the minced garlic and chili pepper (if using), cooking for another minute. - Simmer the Soup:
Pour in enough water to cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let the soup simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender. - Season and Serve:
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot for a comforting, healthy meal.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use vegetable or chicken broth instead of water.
- This soup is versatile—feel free to add your favorite vegetables or fresh herbs like parsley or thyme.
- To make it heartier, stir in cooked rice, quinoa, or lentils before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg