Description
A warm, hearty soup filled with wholesome ingredients that brings comfort and nourishment, perfect for cozy nights or when feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Toss in the diced carrots and celery, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the cooked rice or quinoa, canned diced tomatoes, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce the heat and let your soup simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Once done, serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added depth of flavor, try toasting the spices before adding the broth. Use a hand blender for a creamier texture if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg