Description
A warm, forgiving soup made from whatever odds and ends you have in your pantry and fridge, perfect for Earth Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion or a few green onions
- 2 to 4 cloves garlic (or garlic powder if preferred)
- 1 big handful of chopped veggies (carrots, celery, zucchini, spinach, frozen mixed veg, etc.)
- 1 can of beans or lentils, drained (or leftover cooked beans)
- 4 cups broth or water plus a bouillon cube
- 1 spoon of tomato paste or a can of diced tomatoes (optional)
- Salt, pepper, and any dried herbs you like
- A squeeze of lemon or splash of vinegar at the end
Instructions
- Start with a pot and a little oil, then cook the onion until it smells sweet.
- Add garlic and stir for a minute, then toss in whatever veggies need the most time.
- Pour in broth, add beans, and let it simmer until everything tastes like it belongs together.
- At the end, add lemon or vinegar to brighten the flavors.
Notes
This is a flexible recipe; feel free to use whichever leftover vegetables or pantry items you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg