Clear Vegetable Soup Recipe
A light, refreshing, and nutritious clear soup packed with a variety of vegetables. Perfect as a starter or a light meal on its own.
Ingredients
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 1 small zucchini diced
- 1 cup green beans cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cabbage shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add carrots and celery, cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add zucchini, green beans, and cabbage. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 580mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 20g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Vitamin A: 120% DV
- Vitamin C: 45% DV
- Calcium: 6% DV
- Iron: 10% DV