Description
A comforting, contest-winning soup that combines fresh ingredients and simple techniques, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup cooked beans (like white beans or kidney beans)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add a bit of oil and sauté onions until they are soft.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the carrots and potatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable stock. Stir well.
- Season with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook for about 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Optional: Add cooked beans for extra protein and flavor.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. For a thicker soup, blend a portion and mix it back in. Adjust seasoning to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, vegetarian soup, comfort food, contest-winning recipe, healthy recipe