Description
A hearty and healthy Garden Vegetable Soup packed with fresh vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth, perfect for a cozy meal any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- ⅔ cup sliced carrots
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves – minced
- 1 ½ cups chopped green cabbage
- ½ cup green beans
Liquids & Condiments
- 3 cups broth – vegetable, chicken or beef, whichever you like best
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
Herbs & Spices
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil over medium-low heat. Add sliced carrots, diced onion, and minced garlic, cooking gently until they soften and release their flavors, about 5 minutes.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the 3 cups of your choice of broth. Add chopped green cabbage, green beans, tomato paste, dried basil, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the Soup: Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and let the soup simmer gently for about 20 minutes. This allows the vegetables to cook through and the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately, ideally accompanied by warm bread for dipping and added comfort.
Notes
- The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making it a great make-ahead meal.
- You can substitute other vegetables such as zucchini, leeks, turnips, or cauliflower depending on availability or preference.
- Frozen carrots and green beans can be used without losing nutritional value, especially during colder months.
- Reheat the soup in a glass container for convenient lunches or snacks.
- Doubling the recipe is recommended to have plenty of soup ready for multiple meals.
- Nutritional values are estimated and will vary based on ingredient brands and variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
