Description
A comforting and nutritious plant-based soup perfect for chilly days or when under the weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until they become translucent.
- Stir in the carrots and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes.
- Add oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup before serving. Feel free to add other vegetables, and use fresh herbs for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg