Wildcard Soup
Dive into the comforting versatility of Wildcard Soup, a hearty and customizable one-pot recipe perfect for any season. Packed with vibrant vegetables, tender potatoes, and your choice of protein—be it beans, chicken, or tofu—this dish is a canvas for your culinary creativity. The base of aromatic onions, garlic, and a rich broth, combined with optional add-ins like pasta, rice, or quinoa, ensures every bowl is brimming with flavor and nourishment. Ready in just 45 minutes, this quick and easy soup is ideal for meal prep or weeknight dinners. Whether you're cleaning out your fridge or crafting a nutritious masterpiece, Wildcard Soup is your go-to recipe for a wholesome, delicious meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups vegetables of choice, chopped (e.g., carrots, celery, zucchini)
- 2 medium potatoes, diced (or sweet potatoes)
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 cup protein of choice (e.g., cooked chicken, beans, or tofu)
- 1 tablespoon herbs (e.g., thyme, parsley, or basil)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup optional add-ins (e.g., cooked pasta, rice, or quinoa)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped vegetables (e.g., carrots, celery, zucchini) and potatoes to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice and the vegetable or chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes and vegetables are tender.
Stir in your protein of choice (e.g., cooked chicken, beans, or tofu), along with any optional add-ins like cooked pasta, rice, or quinoa. Heat for an additional 5 minutes.
Season the soup with herbs, salt, and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings as needed.
Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra herbs if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1693 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.2 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 8578 mg | 373% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.5 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.1 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.1 g | ||
| Protein | 115.9 g | 232% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 478 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 5230 mg | 111% | |
*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.
