Description
A comforting and nourishing soup with vibrant flavors, perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (optional for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a small amount of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the sliced carrots and celery, cooking until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the kale or spinach, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes.
- Adjust seasonings to your liking, and add lemon juice if desired.
- Serve the soup warm and savor the rich flavors!
Notes
For additional flavor, use homemade vegetable broth and consider adding spices like red pepper flakes for a kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, Italian, healthy, vegetarian