Hearty Vegetable Soup

🥕 Hearty Vegetable Soup (Easy, Healthy & Delicious)

🕒 Prep Time: 15 mins

🍳 Cook Time: 30 mins

🍽️ Servings: 4–6

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🛒 Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup green beans, chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes (400g)
• 1/2 cup small pasta or rice (optional)
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant.
3. Stir in carrots, celery, zucchini, and green beans. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add diced tomatoes, broth, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add pasta or rice (optional) and cook until tender.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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💡 Tips:

• Add chicken for extra protein 🍗
• Use seasonal vegetables for best flavor
• Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze for later