Vegetable Soup


Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add the diced carrots, celery, bell pepper, zucchini, and green beans to the pot. Sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir in the dried thyme and oregano.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Remove the pot from heat. Ladle the vegetable soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
  • Serve the soup hot and enjoy!

Note:

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other vegetables, such as corn, peas, or potatoes, based on your preferences. You can also add some cooked pasta or rice to make it heartier if you like. Enjoy your homemade vegetable soup!