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Comforting Dinner Menus: 7 Heartwarming Ideas to Savor


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A comforting and easy recipe for a hearty vegetable soup, perfect for dinner menus.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add zucchini and bell pepper. Stir well.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes.
  6. Add thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • You can substitute olive oil with any cooking oil you prefer.
  • Feel free to add any vegetables you have on hand.
  • This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • It freezes well for future meals.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: vegetable soup, healthy dinner, easy recipes, comfort food