Name: Quick Homemade Vegetable Soup – Warm, Nourishing & Full of Flavor
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 2 potatoes or sweet potatoes, diced; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced or crushed tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tsp basil; 1 bay leaf; Salt & pepper, to taste; 1 zucchini, chopped; 1 cup green beans or corn; 1 can beans (optional); Handful of spinach or kale; Lemon juice, for finishing

Description

This quick homemade vegetable soup is warm, flavorful, and packed with vibrant veggies. A cozy and nourishing soup ready in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 potatoes or sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced or crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup green beans or corn
- 1 can beans (optional)
- Handful of spinach or kale
- Lemon juice, for finishing

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Instructions

1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.
2. Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook 5 minutes.
3. Pour in tomatoes, broth, and seasonings. Simmer 15–20 minutes.
4. Add zucchini, green beans, and beans. Simmer 10 more minutes.
5. Stir in greens and finish with lemon juice. Adjust seasoning.
6. Serve warm with optional herbs or cheese.

Notes

Great for freezing or meal prep
Customize with your favorite seasonal vegetables
Add grains or pasta for a heartier version

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Nutrition

Calories: ~175 per serving