Delicious Hearty Village Vegetable Soup

Hearty Village Vegetable Soup is packed with locally sourced vegetables and herbs. It’s comforting, wholesome, and easy to prepare. Known for its deep, earthy flavors, it represents the simplicity and nourishment of rural cuisine. What makes it special is its adaptability to seasonal ingredients, making each version unique to the time of year and location.

Hearty Village Vegetable Soup is a rustic dish that highlights the best of farm-fresh produce. It’s a perfect meal to warm you up on a cold day, full of vitamins and nutrients. The recipe is simple, requiring minimal equipment and effort while providing a comforting, flavorful meal that can easily be customized based on what’s available.

Hearty Village Vegetable Soup

a rustic dish that highlights the best of farm-fresh produce.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Main Course

Cuisine European (Mediterranean twist)

Servings 4 people

Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

• Large pot
• Wooden spoon
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Ladle

Ingredients

  

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion chopped
• 3 carrots chopped
• 2 celery stalks chopped
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 4 potatoes diced
• 1 zucchini chopped
• 1 cup green beans
• 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

 

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
• Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
• Stir in the potatoes, zucchini, green beans, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
• Season with salt and pepper. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
• Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

- This soup is highly adaptable. Feel free to use any in-season vegetables for variety.
- Adding a sprinkle of Parmesan or a drizzle of olive oil before serving enhances flavor.

Keyword Hearty, homemade soup, Mediterranean soup, rustic recipe, vegetable soup, vegetarian fried rice, village soup

Nutrition (per serving):
– Calories: 180
– Carbohydrates: 28g
– Protein: 5g
– Fat: 6g
– Sodium: 480mg
– Fiber: 6g

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