Description
A wholesome and hearty Garden Vegetable Soup featuring a medley of fresh vegetables simmered to perfection in flavorful broth and tomato paste, seasoned with herbs and Worcestershire sauce for a comforting meal that’s perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- ⅔ cup sliced carrots
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ cups chopped green cabbage
- ½ cup green beans
Liquids and Seasonings
- 3 cups broth (vegetable, chicken, or beef)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil over medium-low heat. Add sliced carrots, diced onion, and minced garlic, sautéing gently until the vegetables soften and become fragrant, taking about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the broth of your choice, then stir in chopped green cabbage, green beans, tomato paste, dried basil, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid. Allow the soup to simmer gently for approximately 20 minutes, letting the flavors meld together. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately alongside warm bread for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for about 5 days.
- Vegetable substitutes include zucchini, leeks, turnips, or cauliflower.
- Frozen carrots and green beans can be used as a convenient and equally nutritious alternative.
- Reheat leftovers in a glass container for lunch or a snack.
- Doubling the recipe is recommended to have ample soup on hand.
- Nutritional values are estimates and may vary based on ingredient brands used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
