This easy homemade vegetable soup is a textbook Mediterranean diet recipe and a delicious way to amp up your veggie intake! Itâs loaded with zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, chickpeas and fresh herbs. Itâs cozy, comforting, vegan and gluten-free, but trust me, meat eaters will love this vegetable soup as much as veggie lovers do. ![]() As a child I didn't appreciate Momâs homemade vegetable soup, but now as an adult I am all about a hearty bowl of vegetable soup and the bigger the bowl the better! Table of Contents![]() Ingredients for Vegetable SoupAside from broth (vegetable, chicken, or bone broth), this easy vegetable soup has two main components: hearty chunky vegetables and flavor makers in the form of fresh herbs, spices and a squeeze of lime. This soup recipe is similar to Italian minestrone soup, minus the pasta. Vegetables:
Legumes:
Flavor makers:
How to Make Homemade Vegetable SoupLearning how to make homemade vegetable soup is pretty easy. Itâs really about cutting vegetables so they cook evenly and adding layers of flavor. Sauté mushrooms: Toss the mushrooms in a bit of extra virgin olive oil in a large cooking pot. This will help the mushrooms release their moisture and concentrate their natural sugars. Remove the mushrooms and set aside till later. You donât want them to overcook in the soup. Sauté remaining vegetables and aromatics: In the same pot, sauté finely chopped parsley stems. (We're building on flavor here!) Add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and remaining vegetables. Stir in the spices and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 7 minutes, stirring regularly until the veggies soften some. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and broth: I used canned whole tomatoes and canned chickpeas. Canned tomatoes are already peeled and will add flavor and color to the soup, while the chickpeas add protein. If you donât have chickpeas, use white or kidney beans in their place. Top it off with vegetable or chicken broth. Boil and simmer: Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cover part-way. Let the soup happily simmer for about 15 more minutes. Return the mushrooms to the pot and finish: To finish the soup, stir in sautéed mushrooms and fresh parsley leaves, lime zest and lime juice. Serve: Serve with your favorite crusty bread or piece of pillow focaccia! If you feel like it, add a few toasted pine nuts or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Ways to Make Vegetable Soup Your OwnHomemade vegetable soup is a great way to use up what veggies you have on hand. ![]() How to Freeze and Store SoupWhether youâre keeping this soup in the fridge for a couple of days or freezing it for a rainy day the first step is to cool it to room temperature. Once itâs cool, transfer it to a container you can seal with a lid. More Vegetable Soup RecipesBrowse all Mediterranean recipes. Sweet Spanish PaprikaAdd an extra layer of warmth to your vegetable soup with our organic Sweet Spanish Paprika. Exceptional flavor and quality! ![]() ![]() Homemade Vegetable Soup
You'll love this easy homemade vegetable soup, prepared Mediterranean-style with loads of vegetables, including zucchini, carrots, and mushrooms, and fresh herbs. A little lime juice finishes this soup to add brightness and round out flavor.
Course Soup
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 236.4kcal
Author Suzy Karadsheh
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Calories: 236.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.3g | Protein: 10.4g | Fat: 7.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Sodium: 634.1mg | Potassium: 1073.7mg | Fiber: 9.4g | Sugar: 9.5g | Vitamin A: 3826.2IU | Vitamin C: 41.1mg | Calcium: 109.8mg | Iron: 4mg
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