Description
A comforting, nourishing Italian-inspired vegetable soup featuring aromatics, herbs, leafy greens, and a bright finish of fresh lemon—perfect for wellness and cozy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Optional: Chickpeas or white beans
- Optional: Small pasta shapes
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the dried oregano and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the chopped spinach or kale and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Serve warm, optionally with crusty bread.
Notes
- Add chickpeas, white beans, or pasta for extra heartiness.
- Use pre-chopped vegetables to cut down on prep time.
- Olive oil can be replaced with canola or avocado oil.
- Chicken broth may be used instead of vegetable broth if not keeping it vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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