Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Healthy Tuscan Vegetable Soup, brimming with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs. This nutritious dish not only delights your taste buds but also provides an abundance of vitamins and minerals. Perfect for chilly evenings or impressing guests with minimal effort, this soup is a wholesome addition to any meal. Enjoy its rich flavors and health benefits as you savor each spoonful.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups kale or spinach
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until golden brown (about 3 minutes).
- Add carrots, celery, zucchini, and bell peppers; cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; combine well.
- Season with Italian seasoning and salt/pepper to taste. Let simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in kale or spinach until wilted. Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg