Savory Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Savory Soup, a hearty and wholesome dish packed with fresh vegetables and vibrant flavors. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender potatoes, zucchini, carrots, celery, and baby greens like spinach or kale, all simmered in a fragrant vegetable broth infused with dried thyme, oregano, and a touch of garlic. Perfectly balanced with canned diced tomatoes and finished with an optional sprinkle of fresh parsley for extra brightness, this soup is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour, it's an ideal choice for a cozy family dinner or make-ahead meal prep. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread or a simple side salad for the ultimate comforting experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach or kale
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, 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 and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the carrots and celery, and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
Add the diced potatoes and zucchini to the pot and stir well to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and the canned diced tomatoes (including their liquid).
Stir in the dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and discard it.
Stir in the baby spinach or kale and let it wilt for 2-3 minutes.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.1 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 6467 mg | 281% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.9 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.6 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.9 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 606 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 6735 mg | 143% | |
*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.
