Hearty Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 1 onion, diced 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup (150g) frozen peas 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
• 4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth 4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish Fresh parsley, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 6g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 28g, 7g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 6g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
3. 3.
   Add the diced carrots and celery, and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. 4.
   Stir in the cubed potatoes and frozen peas.
5. 5.
   Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf and dried thyme.
6. 6.
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. 7.
   Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
8. 8.
   Remove the bay leaf and discard.
9. 9.
   Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Potatoes — Make sure to cut the potatoes into evenly sized cubes to ensure they cook uniformly.
• Frozen peas — Rinse the frozen peas under cold water to thaw them before adding them to the soup.

Tips & Tricks

• For a heartier version, you can add cooked noodles or rice to the soup.
• Feel free to customize the vegetable selection based on your preferences or seasonal availability.
• Adding a splash of lemon juice before serving can enhance the flavors of the soup.
• If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend a portion of the soup using an immersion blender.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Serving advice

Serve the Garden Delight soup hot in individual bowls. Accompany it with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Presentation advice

Garnish each bowl of soup with a sprig of fresh parsley to add a pop of color and freshness. Serve the soup in beautiful ceramic bowls to enhance its visual appeal.