Here’s an easy, comforting, old-fashioned vegetable soup you can make with whatever veggies you have. It’s hearty, affordable, and perfect for cozy meals. 🥕🍅🥔
🥣 Classic Vegetable Soup
⭐ Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 potatoes, diced
1 zucchini, diced (optional)
1 cup green beans, chopped
1 cup corn or peas (optional)
1 can diced tomatoes (400g)
6 cups vegetable broth (or water + bouillon)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional add-ins:
1 cup cooked beans (kidney, white, or chickpeas)
1/2 cup pasta or rice
Handful of spinach or cabbage
🍲 Instructions
1. Sauté the vegetables
Heat oil in a big pot. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until soft.
2. Add remaining vegetables
Add potatoes, zucchini, green beans, corn, peas, etc.
3. Add liquid and tomatoes
Pour in broth + canned tomatoes. Add oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, pepper. Stir well.
4. Simmer
Bring to a boil, then lower heat. Simmer 25–30 minutes until veggies are tender.
5. Boost it (optional)
Add beans, pasta, or spinach. Cook 8–10 minutes more. Taste and adjust seasoning.
🍽️ Serve
Serve hot with:
Crusty bread
Grated Parmesan
A squeeze of lemon
💡 Tips
If you want a thicker soup, mash a few potatoes inside the pot.
For sweetness, add 1 tsp sugar to balance tomatoes.
For smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika.
❤️ Flavor & Texture
Comforting, hearty, slightly sweet veggies, aromatic herbs, warming broth — a cozy bowl of goodness!
If you want: ✔️ Vegan version ✔️ Creamy version ✔️ Slow cooker version ✔️ 15-minute quick version Just tell me which!
