Healthy Vegetable Soup

This Healthy Vegetable Soup is a hearty, nutrient-packed meal that’s perfect for warming up on chilly days or enjoying as a light, wholesome option any time of the year. Loaded with colorful vegetables and simmered in a flavorful broth, this soup is satisfying, delicious, and easy to make.

Ingredients

For the Soup:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

2 celery stalks, sliced

1 zucchini, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 cup (150g) green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cup (200g) diced potatoes or sweet potatoes

1 can (14 oz/400g) diced tomatoes, with juice

6 cups (1.5 liters) vegetable broth or chicken broth

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried basil

1 bay leaf

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Optional Additions:

1 cup (150g) cooked chickpeas, white beans, or lentils

2 cups (60g) fresh spinach or kale, chopped

1/2 tsp smoked paprika or red pepper flakes (for extra flavor)

For Garnish:

Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions