Description
Discover how to make This is One of Our Most Popular Soup Recipes, a cozy, hearty, and delicious homemade soup perfect for family dinners and chilly evenings. Packed with fresh vegetables, flavorful broth, and optional pasta or rice, this soup is easy to prepare and customizable to your taste. Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this classic, nourishing soup that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked pasta or rice (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs like parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Start by rinsing and chopping your vegetables: onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to ensure even cooking and enhance flavor.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until tender and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute. Pour in vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes to develop flavors.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook with the broth. If adding pasta or rice, include during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider roasting vegetables beforehand or adding spices like thyme or oregano.
- Use high-quality broth for richer taste.
- Customize by adding extra vegetables or protein sources like beans or cooked chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg