Description
A cozy, hearty soup perfect for snow days or any chilly evening, packed with vegetables and optional creamy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles or any pasta of your choice
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional for a creamy version)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the cubed potato, corn, diced tomatoes (with juice), broth, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- If using, stir in the cooked egg noodles and heavy cream. Heat through for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Consider serving with crusty bread or soft dinner rolls. A sprinkle of grated Parmesan can elevate the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, winter recipes, easy dinner, hearty soup