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Vegetable Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 180
A hearty and nutritious vegetable soup perfect for a cozy meal, packed with fresh vegetables and flavorful herbs.

Ingredients

Oil and Fat

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter

Vegetables

  • 2 leeks leeks (white part only, quartered and sliced thinly)
  • 3 carrots carrots, peeled and diced small
  • 3 parsnips parsnips, peeled and diced small
  • 3 celery ribs celery ribs, diced small
  • 2 small red potatoes red potatoes, peeled and diced small

Seasonings

  • Salt Salt
  • Black pepper Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press

Canned Tomatoes

  • 1 14.5 ounce can whole tomatoes, drained, seeded, and finely diced

Broth

  • 6 cups vegetables or chicken broth
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 cup kale, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Lemon

  • Small squeeze lemon squeeze

Instructions 

  • Gather and prep all ingredients as listed.
  • Heat ghee or butter and oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks, carrots, parsnips, celery, potatoes, salt, and pepper; cook 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 squeeze. Adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Notes

Feel free to add more herbs or adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Vegetables