This Homemade Vegetable Soup is a healthy, easy-to-make dish packed with colorful vegetables and a savory broth. Perfect for a cozy, wholesome meal!
📋 Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil 🛢️
- 1 onion, diced 🧅
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 2 carrots, sliced 🥕
- 2 celery stalks, sliced 🥬
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color) 🌶️
- 1 zucchini, chopped 🥒
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes 🍅
- 6 cups vegetable broth 🍲
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
- 1 teaspoon dried basil 🌿
- 1 bay leaf 🍃
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
📝 Instructions:
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Build the Soup:
- Add bell pepper, zucchini, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Simmer:
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Serve:
- Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
Enjoy your Homemade Vegetable Soup—a comforting bowl of goodness! 🥕🍅🥬