Easy Autumn Veggie Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of Easy Autumn Veggie Soup, a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that celebrates the best flavors of the season. This hearty soup combines earthy butternut squash, tender potatoes, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory vegetable broth infused with aromatic thyme and oregano. A finishing touch of kale adds a burst of greenery and texture, making this soup as wholesome as it is comforting. Ready in just under an hour, this one-pot wonder is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a satisfying, vegetarian fall meal that will warm your soul.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 3 medium, peeled and sliced carrots
- 2 medium, diced celery stalks
- 2 cups, peeled and cubed butternut squash
- 2 medium, peeled and diced potatoes
- 1 medium, diced zucchini
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups, stems removed and roughly chopped kale
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the carrots, celery, butternut squash, potatoes, and zucchini to the pot, stirring to combine.
Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and vegetable broth. Stir well.
Drop in the bay leaf, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Add the chopped kale to the pot and let it wilt for 3-4 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.9 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1018 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1286 mg | 27% | |
*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.
