Zuppa Du Jour
Warm, wholesome, and bursting with fresh veggies, Zuppa Du Jour is the perfect soup recipe to embrace any season. Packed with aromatic sautéed onions, garlic, and a colorful medley of diced carrots, celery, and seasonal vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers, this hearty dish is simmered in a fragrant broth spiced with thyme and basil. A touch of leafy greens such as spinach or kale, along with optional additions like pasta, rice, or barley, makes this a customizable and filling option for lunch or dinner. Garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, Zuppa Du Jour is a quick 45-minute recipe (including prep time) that's comforting, nutritious, and endlessly versatile. Ideal for using up fresh produce, it's a family-friendly favorite for six servings of pure goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 cups seasonal vegetables (e.g., zucchini, bell peppers, or squash), diced
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups leafy greens (e.g., spinach or kale), chopped
- 1 cup cooked pasta, rice, or barley (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced celery, and carrots. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the diced seasonal vegetables, broth, canned tomatoes (with their juice), thyme, basil, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
If using leafy greens, stir them into the soup during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
For added heartiness, stir in cooked pasta, rice, or barley during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.0 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1485 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 692 mg | 15% | |
*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.
