Description
A comforting and simple Italian soup that warms you up and lifts your spirits, perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer.
- Let the soup simmer for 20-30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a creamier version, stir in a splash of cream or mascarpone. Can also be made with chicken broth for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, Italian soup, comfort food, quick meals, vegetarian soup, easy recipe