Description

Warm your soul with this delightful Vegetable Soup, a comforting dish filled with vibrant, fresh vegetables simmered in a rich broth. Perfect for chilly days or as a nutritious addition to your meal plan, this easy-to-make soup is packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Customize it to your taste by swapping in seasonal veggies or herbs you have on hand. With its hearty consistency and wholesome flavors, this Vegetable Soup is sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

Scale

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
2 leeks, quartered and sliced thinly
3 carrots, peeled and diced small
3 parsnips, peeled and diced small
3 celery ribs, diced small
2 small red potatoes, peeled and diced small
Salt
Black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and seeded, finely diced
6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 cup peas
1 cup kale, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped, fresh parsley
Small squeeze of lemon

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by chopping and measuring them as needed.
In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, combine olive oil and ghee or butter until melted.
Add leeks, carrots, parsnips, celery, and red potatoes; season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until slightly translucent.
Stir in dried parsley, Italian seasoning, and pressed garlic.
Add diced tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes until vegetables are tender but still firm.
Off the heat, stir in peas, kale, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 180
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 510mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added protein, consider incorporating cooked quinoa or beans. Feel free to blend part of the soup for a creamier texture if desired.