Description
A comforting and flavorful vegetable soup that embodies the essence of Mediterranean cuisine, perfect for warming your heart and belly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: Wash and chop the vegetables.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add onions until translucent, and then add garlic.
- Add the vegetables: Toss in carrots, celery, and bell peppers, cooking for 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate the mushrooms: Add mushrooms and sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and herbs: Mix in tomatoes and herbs, stirring well.
- Add broth: Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Season to taste: Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon juice before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle soup into bowls and serve with crusty bread.
Notes
This soup is flexible; feel free to substitute vegetables based on what you have on hand. Pair with crusty bread or a refreshing salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mediterranean soup, vegetable soup, healthy soup, comforting meal