Basic Soup
Warm, comforting, and incredibly easy to make, this Basic Soup is the perfect recipe for a cozy weeknight dinner or a nourishing lunch. Packed with the wholesome flavors of sautéed onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, and simmered in a savory vegetable broth, this soup is a classic foundation that’s as versatile as it is satisfying. Seasoned with fragrant dried thyme and a hint of black pepper, it’s a heartwarming dish that can be enjoyed as-is or customized with your favorite add-ins. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is perfect for busy cooks looking to prepare a healthy, homemade meal. Top it with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, and serve it alongside crusty bread for a complete, soul-soothing dining experience. Keywords: basic vegetable soup, quick soup recipe, easy homemade soup, healthy soup ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 medium, peeled and diced carrot
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish, optional) fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring to prevent it from burning.
Pour in the vegetable broth and stir to combine. Add the bay leaf, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your comforting bowl of Basic Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.0 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1085 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 658 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
