Comforting Vegetable Soup
Comforting Vegetable Soup
This homemade Vegetable Soup is a comforting one pot meal filled with tender potatoes, carrots, green beans, zucchini, sweet corn, and spinach in a savory tomato broth. Garlic, thyme, oregano, and Italian seasoning create a flavorful base, while fresh lemon juice adds brightness. Ready in approximately 35 minutes, it is perfect for quick lunches, light dinners, and meal preparation. Adding the vegetables in stages preserves their texture and creates a balanced, flavorful soup.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add potatoes, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and seasonings.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add green beans and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in zucchini and corn. Continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes until tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and stir in spinach for 1 minute.
- Turn off the heat, add lemon juice, and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Add vegetables in stages instead of cooking everything at once. Potatoes and carrots require longer cooking, while zucchini and spinach should be added later to prevent overcooking.
Notes
- Cut potatoes and carrots into evenly sized pieces for consistent cooking.
- Use low sodium vegetable broth to control the seasoning.
- Mash a few cooked potatoes into the broth for a thicker consistency.
- Add cooked white beans or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Finish with lemon juice after turning off the heat for a brighter flavor.