How do I make a delicious vegetable soup?

Warm your soul with our flavorful and hearty vegetable soup recipe. It's like a hug in a bowl!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a delicious vegetable soup. Items include: Carrots Celery Stalks Onion Garlic Cloves Bell Pepper Olive Oil Salt Black Pepper Dried Thyme Bay Leaf Vegetable Broth

Carrots 2
Celery Stalks 2
Onion 1
Garlic Cloves 2
Bell Pepper 1
Olive Oil 2 tablespoons
Salt 1 teaspoon
Black Pepper 1/2 teaspoon
Dried Thyme 1 teaspoon
Bay Leaf 1
Vegetable Broth 6 cups

Take note
Please be careful when handling sharp knives and hot ingredients. Make sure to let the soup cool down a bit before tasting.

1

Chop and Prep the Vegetables

Start by chopping all your vegetables. You'll need 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic, and 1 bell pepper. Dice them up into small, bite-sized pieces.

2

Sauté the Aromatics

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until they become fragrant and slightly golden, about 5 minutes.

3

Add the Vegetables

Next, add the chopped carrots, celery, and bell pepper to the pot. Stir everything together and let the vegetables cook for another 5 minutes.

4

Season and Simmer

Now it's time to add some flavor! Season the vegetables with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Pour in 6 cups of vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.

5

Blend or Keep Chunky

At this point, you can decide if you prefer a smooth or chunky soup. If you like it chunky, simply remove the bay leaf and leave it as is. But if you prefer a smoother texture, use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until desired consistency.

6

Serve and Enjoy

Nestle yourself down with a cozy bowl of this delicious vegetable soup. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top (such as parsley or chives) and a side of crusty bread. Feel the warmth and enjoy the flavors!