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Hearty Soups

A comforting and nutritious soup packed with vegetables and protein, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium potato diced
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut
  • 1 cup frozen peas
Broth and Seasoning
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Protein (optional)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken shredded, optional
  • 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed, optional

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  2. Add carrots, celery, and potato. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add Broth and Seasoning
  1. Pour in the vegetable broth and add thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
Add Remaining Ingredients
  1. Stir in green beans and peas. If using, add shredded chicken or cannellini beans.
  2. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
Serve
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot in bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 8gSugar: 4g

Notes

This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.

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