Cozy Vegetable Soup
This cozy vegetable soup is hearty, wholesome, and packed with nutrients.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 large silicon spoon
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole yellow onion
- 4 whole carrots
- 4 stalks celery
- 1 whole zucchini
- 1 medium sweet potato may sub for butternut squash
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 2 cup chopped cauliflower florets
- 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth More than 4 cups may be required depending on how many vegetables are used. All the vegetables should be completely submerged.
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice optional: to add acid and brightness to the soup
- 1 can red kidney beans may sub for garbanzo beans
Instructions
- Evenly dice onion, carrots, and celery. Set aside.
- Chop zucchini, broccoli florets, cauliflower, and sweet potato. Set aside.
- Add olive oil to pot. Once heated, add a pinch of salt and the onions, carrots, and celery. Stir until vegetables are coated with olive oil. Add in garlic powder and stir.
- Stir periodically until onions have caramelized. Once onions become translucent, add zucchini, broccoli florets, cauliflower, and sweet potato.
- Add in vegetable broth, cover with lid, and allow to simmer for 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are soft.
- Serve in a bowl with some gluten free or whole grain bread and enjoy!