Summer Vegetable Soup
Experience the essence of summer with this vibrant Summer Vegetable Soup, featuring a delightful blend of fresh, seasonal veggies simmered in a flavorful broth. This colorful, nutritious dish is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Perfect as a light meal or starter, it’s a nourishing embrace in a bowl that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add chopped tomatoes, carrots, green beans, and corn; stir for another few minutes until they begin to soften.
- Pour in vegetable broth and stir in dried herbs. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until veggies are tender but not mushy.
- Taste for seasoning; adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving hot or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg