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Hearty Italian Vegetable Soup: A Warm, Healthy Delight!

Hearty Italian Vegetable Soup is a warm and healthy delight packed with a variety of vegetables and rich flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the green beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), vegetable broth, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.
  6. Stir in the frozen peas and fresh spinach, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
  7. Add the balsamic vinegar and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  8. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

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!

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