Ultimate Hearty Vegetable Soup
A comforting and flavorful vegetable soup that’s easy to customize and perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 large leek, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 250g waxy potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 liter vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaves
- Fresh thyme sprigs or dried thyme
- Optional: chili flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the onions, garlic, and celery in a large pot over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
- Toss in the leeks and carrots, cooking for a few more minutes.
- Stir in the bay leaves, thyme, and optional chili flakes.
- Toss in the cubed potatoes and pour in the stock, bringing to a gentle boil.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 45 minutes until the veggies are tender.
- Carefully use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy texture.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/hearty-vegetable-soup/
