Hearty Vegetable Soup Recipe
Ingredients
1 large onion, chopped
Drizzle of olive oil
2 leeks, thinly sliced
2 stalks of celery, diced
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini, diced
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 chili pepper, minced (optional, for heat)
8 cups vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh herbs for garnish (such as parsley or thyme)
Directions
Step 1: In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, leeks, celery, carrot, red bell pepper, zucchini, and potatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Step 2: Add the minced garlic and chili pepper. Stir and cook for another minute to release their aroma.
Step 3: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Step 4: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Feel free to toss in herbs like thyme or oregano at this stage.
Step 5: Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or thyme. Add a squeeze of lemon for brightness if desired.
