Description
A comforting and simple vegetable soup featuring root veggies and leafy greens, perfect for winter days.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups potatoes, cubed
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot.
- Sauté the vegetables until they soften and the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
- Cook the garlic and herbs for an additional minute while stirring.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and the can of diced tomatoes with their juices.
- Add the cubed potatoes to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer after the pot reaches a boil.
- Simmer for 10 minutes to allow the potatoes to begin softening.
- Add the trimmed green beans and chopped kale to the pot.
- Cook until all vegetables are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
Customize with various vegetables or proteins to match your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American