A healthy and flavorful vegetable soup perfect for a light, low-calorie meal. Packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, it's easy to prepare and satisfying.
Ingredients
Vegetables
1tspolive oil
1smallonion, diced
2garlic clovesminced garlic
2mediumcarrots, peeled and sliced
2celery stalkssliced celery
1mediumzucchini, chopped
1cupgreen beans, chopped
1cupchopped cabbage
1candiced tomatoes (no salt added)
4cupslow-sodium vegetable broth
1tspdried basil
1tspdried oregano
1/2tspdried thyme
1/4tspcrushed red pepper flakes (optional)
to tasteSalt and pepper
2cupsfresh spinach or kale leaves
Instructions
Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
Sauté onions, garlic, and carrots in a large pot with a splash of broth for 4–5 minutes.
Add cabbage, celery, zucchini, green beans, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil.
Season with herbs, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Stir in spinach or kale leaves and cook for 2 minutes. Adjust seasonings and serve.
Notes
This soup is low in calories and high in fiber, making it perfect for weight management and a nutritious meal.