Description
A cozy and nourishing soup made with vegetables and a rich broth, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup kale or spinach, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, diced carrots, and celery, and cook down for about 5 minutes until they are translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and oregano, allowing to cook for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and add the kale or spinach, cooking for about 3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired. Just before serving, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
For added depth of flavor, consider roasting the vegetables before adding them to the soup. You can also drizzle high-quality olive oil on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg