Vegan Vegetable Soup

Vegan Vegetable Soup

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Here’s a simple and flavorful recipe for Vegan Vegetable Soup:

Vegan Vegetable Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, chopped

2 potatoes, diced

1 zucchini, chopped

1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

4 cups vegetable broth

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp oregano

1 bay leaf

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup kale or spinach, chopped (optional)

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Add the Vegetables: Stir in the carrots, celery, potatoes, zucchini, and green beans. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to slightly soften the vegetables.
  3. Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and vegetable broth. Add thyme, oregano, and the bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
  4. Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Optional Greens: If using kale or spinach, stir it in during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Let the greens wilt into the soup.
  6. Season and Serve: Remove the bay leaf and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Tips:

For more flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a sprinkle of nutritional yeast before serving.

Customizable: Feel free to swap out vegetables based on what’s in season or what you have on hand!

This hearty soup is perfect for a cozy meal, packed with nutrients, and fully vegan.