Description
Hearty Italian Vegetable Soup is a warm and healthy delight packed with a variety of vegetables and rich flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the carrots, celery, zucchini, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the green beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), vegetable broth, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the frozen peas and fresh spinach, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding cooked beans (like cannellini or chickpeas) or diced chicken.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand or your personal preferences; this soup is very versatile!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg