Vegetable Soup Recipe

Here’s a hearty, flavorful Vegetable Soup Recipe that’s easy to make, healthy, and great for any season. It’s naturally vegan and gluten-free, but also flexible for add-ins like pasta or beans.

🥣 Classic Vegetable Soup Recipe

🌱 Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 1 medium potato, diced (Yukon gold or red preferred)

• 1 zucchini, chopped

• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices

• 6 cups vegetable broth

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried basil

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• Salt, to taste

• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

• 1 cup frozen peas

• 1 tbsp lemon juice or red wine vinegar (optional, for brightness)

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.

2. Add base vegetables: Stir in potatoes, green beans, zucchini, diced tomatoes, thyme, basil, pepper, and a good pinch of salt.

3. Pour in broth: Add the vegetable broth and bring everything to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.

4. Add quick-cook veggies: Stir in corn and peas. Simmer for an additional 5–10 minutes.

5. Finish: Taste and adjust seasoning. Add lemon juice or vinegar if using for brightness. Garnish with parsley.

🍽️ Tips & Variations:

• Add beans like chickpeas or kidney beans for protein.

• Add pasta or rice: Stir in cooked pasta or rice at the end for a heartier soup.

• Use seasonal veggies: This soup adapts well to whatever you have on hand—try sweet potatoes, cabbage, kale, or bell peppers.

• Spice it up: A pinch of red pepper flakes adds warmth.