Kinda Healthy Cookbook

Soup | Vegetable Soup

Approximately 30 minutes to make.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 potato, peeled and diced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes, chopped)
• 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth if you prefer)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or your favorite herbs)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 cup chopped fresh vegetables (such as zucchini, bell peppers, or green beans)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot, and sauté until they become soft and fragrant.
3. Add the diced carrots, celery, and potato to the pot. Stir and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.
4. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the vegetable broth. Add the dried thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste. If you have any additional fresh vegetables you'd like to add, do so now.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
6. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
7. Serve the vegetable soup hot and enjoy!