Garden Vegetable Soup
Embrace the comforting flavors of fresh produce with this hearty Garden Vegetable Soup, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish perfect for any season. This wholesome recipe combines garden-fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, zucchini, and green beans with tender potatoes in a flavorful broth infused with aromatic thyme and basil. Tangy canned tomatoes and a final touch of baby spinach add a burst of color and nutrition, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley provides the perfect finishing garnish. Ready in under an hour, this easy vegetable soup is a warming option for busy weeknights or a satisfying addition to your meal prep routine. Serve it with crusty bread for a light yet filling lunch or dinner that's loaded with vitamins, fiber, and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced carrots, celery, zucchini, green beans, and potato to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and the vegetable broth.
Stir in the dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the baby spinach leaves and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6475 mg | 282% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.3 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.0 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.7 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 579 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 6115 mg | 130% | |
*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.
