Description
A heartwarming Italian soup packed with hearty vegetables and fresh greens, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup kale or spinach, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery, cooking until they are softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the garlic, thyme, and oregano for about a minute until the kitchen is filled with their warm aroma.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once it reaches a rolling boil, gently reduce the heat and add the kale or spinach, letting it cook until it wilts and turns a vibrant green.
- Finish with salt, pepper, and a splash of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
Notes
For a heartier version, you can add chickpeas or white beans. A sprinkle of grated Parmesan or a dollop of pesto can elevate each bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg