🍞 Homemade Croutons

• 3 cups bread cubes (day-old is perfect)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley or oregano
• Salt & pepper

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🍲 Instructions

1. Make the Croutons (10 minutes)

1. Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
2. Toss bread cubes with oil + seasonings.
3. Spread on a tray and bake 7–10 min until golden and crispy.
   (Shake halfway.)

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2. Start the Soup

1. Heat oil in a large pot.
2. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–6 min until soft.
3. Add garlic, cook 1 minute.

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3. Add Remaining Veggies & Broth

1. Add potatoes, zucchini, green beans, tomatoes, broth, and seasonings.
2. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20–25 min, until veggies are tender.

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4. Boost It (optional)

Add beans, pasta, or greens and simmer another 8–10 min.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

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🥣 Serve

Ladle soup into bowls and top generously with warm croutons.
Add grated Parmesan if you like!

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💡 Tips

• A splash of lemon juice at the end brightens the flavor.
• If you use pasta, cook separately or add last 10 minutes to avoid mushy texture.
• Swap veggies for what you have: peas, corn, cabbage, broccoli—works great!

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❤️ Flavor & Texture

• Comforting, rustic, hearty
• Naturally sweet vegetables
• Warming herbs
• Crunchy, buttery croutons that soak up broth—amazing!

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