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Vegetable Soup

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A comforting and nutritious vegetable soup, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the minced garlic, diced zucchini, and diced bell pepper; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and the can of diced tomatoes, stirring to combine.
  5. Add the dried thyme, basil, salt, and pepper; stir well to ensure every ingredient is flavored.
  6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a richer flavor, allow the soup to simmer longer; blending a portion can create a creamier texture.