🥣 Easy Veggie Soup (Healthy & Comforting)
A simple, cozy vegetable soup you can make with basic ingredients and customize easily.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 potato, diced (optional for thickness)
- 1 zucchini, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup green beans or peas
- 1 can diced tomatoes (optional)
- 6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Optional: spinach or kale at the end
🔥 Instructions
1. Sauté base
Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
2. Add vegetables
Stir in carrots, celery, and potato. Cook for 3–5 minutes.
3. Add broth
Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
4. Simmer
Reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5. Finish
Add zucchini, peas, or greens in the last 5–10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
đź’ˇ Tips
- Add beans or lentils for protein
- A squeeze of lemon brightens flavor
- Parmesan on top adds richness
- For thicker soup, mash some potatoes in the pot
🍲 Result
Light, nourishing, and flexible—perfect for meal prep or cold days.
If you want, I can also make a thick creamy veggie soup, a weight-loss version, or a slow cooker veggie soup.
