Nourishing Vegetable Delight Soup Recipe
This nourishing vegetable soup is packed with fresh ingredients and flavors, making it a perfect choice for weight loss. It's hearty, healthy, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper diced
- 1 medium zucchini chopped
- 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can diced tomatoes including their juices
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale roughly chopped
- 1 juice fresh lemon
- for garnish fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the chopped carrots, celery, and bell pepper, sautéing for 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate the zucchini and green beans, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
- Season with thyme, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and stir in the spinach or kale, cooking until wilted.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or cilantro.
Notes
Feel free to add any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.