Classic Vegetable Broth Soup
Warm, nourishing, and bursting with natural flavors, this **Classic Vegetable Broth Soup** is a versatile and wholesome recipe that’s perfect for any season. Crafted from a harmonious blend of sautéed onions, carrots, and celery, along with aromatic garlic, thyme, and bay leaf, this golden broth delivers a comforting depth of flavor in every sip. Simmered to perfection and enhanced with freshly chopped parsley, it’s both simple and nutrient-packed. Whether enjoyed as a light and satisfying soup on its own or used as a base to elevate other dishes, this recipe is an easy, must-have staple for your kitchen repertoire. Ready in under an hour, this dairy-free, vegan recipe is ideal for busy weeknights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
- 2 stalks celery stalk, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 cups water
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the bay leaf, thyme, and black peppercorns to the pot, stirring to combine with the sautéed vegetables.
Pour in the 8 cups of water and increase the heat to high. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Once the broth is simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer gently for 30 to 35 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
After simmering, remove the pot from the heat. Use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain the broth, removing the vegetables and spices.
Return the strained broth to the pot, adding the chopped parsley and salt. Stir well and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the broth hot as is, or use it as a base for other soups or recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2833 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1728 mg | 37% | |
*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.
