Description
A quick and light broth-based vegetable soup packed with nutrients and flavor, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 of a red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional or to taste)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) no salt diced tomatoes (preferably organic), undrained
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pink Himalayan salt or sea salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups kale, de-stemmed and torn into pieces
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Wash all fresh vegetables thoroughly. Dice the red onion, mince the garlic, peel and mince the fresh ginger. Chop celery and carrots into consistent 1/2-inch pieces. Cut or break broccoli and cauliflower into small, bite-sized florets (1/2 to 1 inch). De-stem the kale and tear into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add red onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Build the Flavor Base: Add celery and carrots, sauté for another 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften. Stir in turmeric if using.
- Simmer with Tomatoes and Water: Add undrained diced tomatoes and 4 cups of water. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Incorporate Florets: Add broccoli and cauliflower, cover, and continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Finish with Kale: Off the heat, stir in kale leaves. Allow to wilt for 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot, optionally with crusty bread or a side salad.
Notes
Prep all veggies beforehand to speed up cooking. Adjust seasonings based on tomato saltiness; if the soup is too thin, simmer uncovered to concentrate flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg