Basic Vegetable Soup
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil 🫒
- 1 Onion, diced 🧅
- 2 Carrots, diced 🥕
- 2 Celery stalks, diced 🌿
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- 6 cups Broth (Vegetable or Chicken) 🍲
- 2 cups Additional vegetables or protein (think potatoes, peas, or shredded chicken!) 🥦🍗
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
👩🍳 Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add your diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until they begin to soften and the onion turns translucent. 🧅🥕🔥
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Don’t let it burn! 🧄✨
- The Liquid Gold: Pour in your 6 cups of broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. 🍲📈
- Bulk it Up: Add your 2 cups of extra vegetables or protein. This is a great time to toss in some potatoes, green beans, or even some leftover turkey! 🥔🥬
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20–30 minutes, or until all the vegetables are perfectly tender. ⏲️💨
- Season: Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. 🧂🥄
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy hot with a side of crusty bread! 🥖🥣😋
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Everything” Soup: This recipe is perfect for “cleaning out the fridge.” Almost any veggie works—zucchini, spinach, or corn are all great additions! 🌽🥒
- Fresh Herbs: Add a sprig of fresh thyme or a bay leaf while simmering for a deeper, more complex flavor. 🌿🎯
