Description
A hearty and healthy vegetable soup featuring a blend of fresh carrots, celery, onion, garlic, spinach, and a medley of herbs simmered in flavorful vegetable broth and diced tomatoes. Perfect as a comforting meal packed with nutrients and easy to prepare on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach leaves
Liquids & Canned Goods
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (about 14.5 oz)
Seasonings & Oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp basil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat to prepare the base for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the chopped carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant.
- Add broth and seasonings: Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth and add the can of diced tomatoes along with salt, pepper, thyme, and basil. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes. This allows the vegetables to cook thoroughly and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Incorporate spinach: Add 1 cup of fresh spinach leaves to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach wilts and is fully incorporated into the soup.
- Serve: Ladle the hot vegetable soup into bowls and enjoy immediately as a nutritious and warming meal.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, you can blend part of the soup with an immersion blender before adding the spinach.
- Feel free to customize the herbs according to your preference, such as adding rosemary or parsley.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving for extra flavor.
- Use low-sodium vegetable broth to control the salt content.
