Description
A hearty, nourishing vegetable soup loaded with colorful veggies, herbs, and a savory broth comforting, easy to make, and perfect for a wholesome lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup green beans, chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup cabbage, chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 cups fresh spinach (added at the end)
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in zucchini, green beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cabbage, thyme, and Italian seasoning.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stir in spinach and let wilt for 1–2 minutes before serving.
7. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy warm.
Notes
Add cooked chicken or beans for extra protein.
Swap in any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
This soup freezes beautifully for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetable soup, healthy soup recipe, low calorie soup, vegan vegetable soup, hearty veggie soup