A healthy bowl of vegetable soup brimming with diced carrots, potatoes, peas, and green beans, garnished with fresh parsley. Perfect for dinner, a spoon rests on a gray napkin beside it.
A bowl of healthy vegetable soup with carrots, zucchini, peas, and potatoes, garnished with parsley, sits next to a spoon and a cloth napkin. A bunch of fresh parsley lies nearby, making it the perfect dinner choice.

Healthy Vegetable Soup for Dinner

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This light yet hearty vegetable soup is packed with fresh veggies, making it a perfect option for a healthy dinner. It’s comforting, nourishing, and easy to prepare, ideal for a cozy evening meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Meal Type Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 262 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $0.80
Shopping Cost$10

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Ladle
  • Chopping board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 small potato peeled and diced
  • ½ cup green beans chopped
  • ½ cup fresh peas or frozen
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable stock or water
  • ½ teaspoon oregano dried
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Vegetables:

  • Wash, peel, and dice all the vegetables as mentioned in the ingredients list.

Cook the Soup:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
    1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic
  • Add the diced carrot, potato, and zucchini. Sauté for another 5 minutes until slightly tender.
    1 medium carrot, 1 medium zucchini, 1 small potato
  • Add the chopped tomato, green beans, and peas. Stir well to combine.
    1/2 cup green beans, 1 tomato, 1/2 cup fresh peas
  • Pour in the vegetable stock or water and bring it to a boil.
    4 cups vegetable stock
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the oregano, black pepper, and salt.
    1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Cover and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes until all the vegetables are cooked through.

Serve:

  • Once done, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
    Fresh parsley
  • Serve hot with crusty bread or whole wheat toast on the side.

Notes

You can add other vegetables like spinach, corn, or bell peppers to make it more nutritious.
Adjust the consistency by adding more or less vegetable stock, depending on your preference.
If you like a thicker soup, you can mash a few of the cooked vegetables into the broth.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 2620mgPotassium: 1117mgFiber: 9gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 7369IUVitamin C: 68mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Healthy Dinner, Light Meal, Vegan, Vegetable Soup

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Vegetable soup is a wholesome dish that balances a busy lifestyle with nutritious ingredients. Packed with fresh vegetables, this comforting soup aligns with the philosophy of clean eating. It offers a healthy version of traditional meals, making it a staple in many dinner rotations. Simple and quick to prepare, vegetable soup is perfect for winding down after a long day while maintaining a nutritious diet. This dish demonstrates that food is not just fuel; it also nourishes the soul and contributes to finding balance amidst the chaos of daily life.

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