Hearty Winter Soup
A comforting and nutritious soup packed with fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly days.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the diced carrots and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Stir in the cubed potato, diced zucchini, and green beans. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the can of diced tomatoes with juice, vegetable broth, dried thyme, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.