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Healthy Soup Recipe

A comforting and nutritious soup packed with fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings and meal prep.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Various
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, and cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced carrots and chopped celery, and sauté for a few minutes.
  4. Stir in the diced zucchini and bell pepper.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, and bring to a boil.
  6. Add the dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
  7. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes.
  8. Stir in the fresh spinach until wilted before serving.

Notes

This soup is great for leftovers and can be frozen for later use.