This comforting vegetable soup is packed with colorful vegetables, herbs, and simple seasonings. It’s light, nourishing, and perfect for lunch or dinner. While many people find warm vegetable soup soothing, it isn’t a medicine or a treatment for stomach conditions.
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 leeks, sliced and washed
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small chili pepper, minced (optional)
- 6 cups (1.5 liters) vegetable broth or water
- 1 teaspoon turmeric (optional, for color and flavor)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Optional Additions
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 can white beans or chickpeas
- Juice of ½ lemon before serving
