Description
A comforting Italian soup packed with nourishing vegetables, perfect for warming you up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup leafy greens (like spinach or kale)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat a little oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and oregano; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let soup simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add leafy greens and lemon juice; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
For added protein, consider adding cooked beans or lentils. This recipe is naturally gluten-free with certified gluten-free broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg