Description
Warm up your evenings with this nourishing Vegetable Soup, a delightful medley of fresh vegetables simmered to perfection in a rich broth. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly nights or a wholesome lunch, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights. Packed with colorful veggies and infused with aromatic herbs, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with crusty bread, each bowl serves as a warm embrace, providing satisfaction and nourishment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
- 2 leeks (white part only), quartered and sliced thinly
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced small
- 3 parsnips, peeled and diced small
- 3 celery ribs, diced small
- 2 small red potatoes, peeled and diced small
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and seeded, finely diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Small squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping and measuring according to the list above.
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, combine olive oil and ghee/butter until melted. Add leeks, carrots, parsnips, celery, and diced potatoes; season with salt and black pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly translucent.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, dried parsley, and pressed garlic.
- Add diced tomatoes and pour in vegetable or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to let it simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in peas, kale, fresh parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg