Homemade Vegetable Soup
Warm and inviting, this homemade vegetable soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or cozy gatherings. Bursting with vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and tomatoes, each spoonful offers a delightful blend of flavors and nutrition. This easy-to-make soup is completely customizable, allowing you to use whatever veggies you have on hand. Serve it alongside crusty bread for a heartwarming meal that not only fills your belly but also warms your soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped carrots and celery; cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add diced tomatoes with their juices; simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable stock, bay leaves, thyme, and oregano. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Let the soup simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed before serving; remember to remove bay leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg