Description
A comforting and nutritious soup packed with healthy vegetables and hearty beans, perfect for anyone feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) beans (such as cannellini or kidney), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Add beans, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in spinach or kale, cooking until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve warm with a splash of lemon juice.
Notes
For added flavor, consider topping with fresh herbs or serving with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, vegetarian, comfort food, healthy, nutritious, easy recipe