A hearty, nourishing Healthy Vegetable Soup is perfect for when you’re craving something light, yet filling. Packed with a variety of vegetables, it’s loaded with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. This simple, yet delicious soup can be enjoyed any time of the year and is a great way to boost your daily vegetable intake.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Super Nutritious: Filled with a rainbow of vegetables, this soup provides a variety of essential vitamins and minerals.
- Low-Calorie & High-Fiber: It’s naturally low in calories but high in fiber, making it perfect for healthy eating or weight management.
- Customizable: You can easily swap out vegetables based on what’s in season or what you have on hand.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 1 small potato, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional, for a warm, earthy flavor)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional for added brightness)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish