Here’s a cozy, hearty vegetable soup with irresistible homemade croutons — nourishing, budget-friendly, and full of flavor. Perfect for chilly days! 🥕🥦🍲

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🥣 Hearty Vegetable Soup with Homemade Croutons

⭐ Ingredients

Soup

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 potato, diced
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup green beans, chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz / 400g)
• 6 cups vegetable broth (or water + bouillon)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste

Optional add-ins for richness:

• 1 cup cooked beans (white, chickpeas, or kidney)
• 1/2 cup pasta or barley
• Handful of spinach or kale

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