A hearty and nutritious vegetable soup perfect for a cozy meal, packed with fresh vegetables and flavorful herbs.
Ingredients
Oil and fats
3tablespoonsolive oil
2tablespoonsghee or unsalted butter
Vegetables
2leeksleeks (white part only, quartered and sliced thinly)
3carrotscarrots, peeled and diced small
3parsnipsparsnips, peeled and diced small
3celery ribscelery, diced small
2small red potatoesred potatoes, peeled and diced small
Seasonings
1teaspoondried parsley
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
4clovesgarlic, pressed
Canned tomatoes
114.5 ounce canwhole tomatoes, drained, seeded, and diced
Broth
6cupsvegetables or chicken broth
1cuppeas
1cupkale, chopped
1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley
Additional
Small squeezelemonlemon juice
Instructions
Gather and prep all ingredients as listed.
Heat ghee and oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then add leeks, carrots, parsnips, celery, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly translucent.
Add Italian seasoning, parsley, and garlic; stir to combine.
Add tomatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Turn off heat, stir in peas, kale, parsley, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon just before serving.