Healing Vegetable Soup 🥕🍲
A warm and comforting bowl of goodness! This nutrient-packed vegetable soup is gentle on the stomach, full of flavor, and perfect for any time of the day. Whether you’re feeling under the weather or just craving something wholesome, this soup is the ultimate go-to! 🌿✨
Ingredients:
For the Soup:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 leeks, chopped
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 chili pepper, minced (optional, for spice)
Instructions:
Sauté the Aromatics:
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
Build the Flavor:
Add the leeks, celery, and carrot, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften. Toss in the red pepper, zucchini, potatoes, garlic, and chili pepper (if using), and cook for another 5 minutes.
Simmer to Perfection:
Pour in enough water or vegetable broth to cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.
Season and Serve:
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot and enjoy this nourishing, feel-good soup! 🥄💛
🍽️ Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
🍽️ Light, nutritious, and soothing—your stomach will thank you! 🌱