Description
A comforting and flavorful soup made with simple ingredients, perfect for cold evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the sliced carrots, chopped celery, and green beans, stirring to combine.
- Add the diced tomatoes with their juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Lower the heat and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
This soup is forgiving with timing; simmer longer for softer vegetables or remove earlier for more bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg