Vegetable soup is easy to make, delicious, healthy, and perfect for any time with lots of green and fresh vegetables. This healthy and tasty Indian-Chinese vegetable soup is full of flavors and nutrients. It’s a perfect soup for any occasion and mostly if someone is suffering from cold.
How to make vegetable soup recipe
Ingredients
Before start cooking, let’s collect all the ingredients we need to make the vegetable soup recipe. The beauty of vegetable soup is in its springiness, so you can customize your soup as per your preferences and what’s available in your kitchen. I’m giving you a basic list to get start soup,
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color works)
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons cornstarch or arrow root
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: additional vegetables like zucchini, cabbage, or spinach
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Easy vegetable soup recipe
Heat olive oil/ vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and saute till it translucent, fry them about 5 minutes.
Add the minced ginger and garlic and cook for another 1 minute till it leaves fragrant.
Now add carrots, celery, bell pepper, green beans, and sweet corns to the pot. Saute for 5-7 minutes, let the vegetables to slightly soft.
Pour in diced tomatoes with their juices and vegetable broth. Let the mixture to a simmer.
Once simmering, oregano, salt, and pepper and stir well to combine with the veggies.
Now add cabbage and cover the pot and till all the vegetables are tender. At this time add 2 cup of water to the veggies (as i’m making soup for 2 persons) and let them boil.
Now take a little cup and water, now take corn flour/starch or arrow root and mix till no lumps leave.
When the veggies turns tender and soft, pour the cornstarch to the vegetable soup recipe, boil and stir continuously till the soup turn slightly thick. Add sugar and salt as per your taste or you skip it.
Add vinegar, soy sauce saute it, now add Black pepper powder, chili flacks, cinnamon powder, it add more taste and fragrance to the vegetable soup recipe.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if desired more salt and pepper.Once the vegetables are tender and the flavors have meld, turn off the heat and remove the pot. Make sure the vegetable soup recipe is flowing, cause after the soup will thicken after it cool down.
Garnish with spring onions and serve the vegetable soup recipe hot and warm.
*If you have hurry to make soup then you can make it over high flame for 10-15 minutes.
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Roasted vegetable soup recipe
Take a frying pan and heat olive oil under low medium flame, fry the vegetables for 4-5 minutes till everything is tender. Or toss the vegetables till evenly coated with olive oil.
Once the vegetables are roast perfectly, transfer it to a pot and add water, vegetable broth and stir for some time and combine everything well.
Now add Cornstarch water, stir it. Until the soup is thick and remove it from heat and serve it with hot noodles or sandwiches.
Serving:
Serve the warm or hot vegetable soup recipe into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or basil for full of color and flavor soup. Serve alongside with crusty bread or a simple green salad for a full meal. You can freeze the soup well, for making a double batch to enjoy later. When it’s a special night in or a gathering party with loved ones, this hearty and tasty vegetable soup recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Tips for vegetable soup
- Vinegar: It prevents vegetables from overcooking and also prevents them from sticking with each others.
- Spices for vegetable soup: You can add cinnamon, bay leafs, peppers as per your taste preferences.
- Vegetables: Add green peas, mushrooms, cauliflowers, beans, potatoes, cherry tomatoes.
Vegetable soup calories:
One-cup serving of vegetable soup usually contains around 60 to 100 calories.The calorie may increase as per includes of the ingredients like potatoes, beans, or pasta, which add more carbohydrates and calories to the soup.
Nutrition chart of vegetable soup
| Nutrient | Range |
|---|---|
| Calories | 60-100 kcal |
| Total Fat | 1-3 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 0-1 gram |
| Trans Fat | 0 grams |
| Cholesterol | 0 milligrams |
| Sodium | 400-800 milligrams |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10-15 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 2-4 grams |
| Sugars | 3-5 grams |
| Protein | 2-4 grams |
Making vegetable soup is not just about nourishing the body but also about feeding the soul. In every spoon, you can feel the goodness of fresh vegetables, and herbs. Now do experiment with different types of vegetables, seasoning, and spices to make your own version of vegetable soup. So collect all the vegetables you need and let’s make delightful homemade vegetable soup.