Hearty Vegetable Soup

a classic hearty vegetable soup 🥣 — simple, comforting, and full of flavor. Here’s a recipe you can follow:

Hearty Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 2 medium potatoes, diced

• 1 zucchini, chopped (optional)

• 1 cup green beans, chopped (optional)

• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (or 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped)

• 6 cups vegetable broth

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Sauté the base:
   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.

2. Add vegetables:
   Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.

3. Add liquids & seasoning:
   Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes. Add thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.

4. Simmer:
   Reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes, until potatoes and carrots are tender.

5. Finish & serve:
   Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

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Optional Add-Ins

• 1 cup cooked pasta or rice

• 1 can beans (kidney, white, or chickpeas)

• A squeeze of lemon juice for brightness

• A pinch of red pepper flakes for heat

If you’d like, I can also give you a slow cooker or instant pot version 😊