Vegetable Soup for One
Warm up with a comforting bowl of *Vegetable Soup for One*, a quick, wholesome recipe perfect for solo dining. Bursting with fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients like carrots, celery, diced potato, and green peas, this delightful soup is simmered in a savory blend of vegetable broth, a touch of tomato paste, and aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a light yet satisfying meal, garnished with optional fresh parsley for a bright, flavorful finish. Ideal for a cozy lunch or dinner, this single-serving vegetable soup is the ultimate combination of convenience and nourishment. Perfect for those seeking a hearty, homemade soup recipe made with simple pantry staples!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.25 cup onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup carrot, diced
- 0.25 cup celery, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 cup frozen green peas
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion, diced carrot, and diced celery to the pan. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced potato, vegetable broth, and water to the pan. Stir in the tomato paste, dried thyme, and dried oregano.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until the potato pieces are tender.
Stir in the frozen green peas, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking for an additional 2–3 minutes until the peas are heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Pour the soup into a bowl and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your nourishing vegetable soup specially made for one!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
387 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1236 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1412 mg | 30% | |
*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.
