Description
A simple, warm soup with veggies and greens that soothes the throat and warms the body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- Lemon juice (optional for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add chopped carrots and celery, cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, then add dried thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add spinach or kale and simmer for another 5 minutes until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot, with a splash of lemon juice if desired.
Notes
Use good vegetable broth for more flavor and adjust salt after simmering. If you prefer a smooth soup, blend part of it and stir back in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg