Description
A delightful collection of soup and appetizers perfect for family gatherings, featuring fresh vegetables and wholesome flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cups potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional herbs: fresh basil, thyme, or parsley for garnishing
- 1 cup hummus
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup cucumber sticks
- 1 cup bell pepper slices
- Whole wheat pita bread
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Start by washing and chopping all your veggies. You can even prep the day before to save time.
- Sauté the base: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the broth and potatoes: Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the diced tomatoes and cubed potatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer the soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes. Add the green beans halfway through.
- Season: Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as desired. Fresh herbs can be added now or used for garnish later.
- Serve the soup: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with your chosen herbs.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. For a hands-free approach, use a slow cooker to prepare the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg