Description
This hearty and healthy Busy Day Soup is the perfect one-pot meal for busy days! Packed with veggies, beans (or lentils), and warming spices, it’s a comforting and easy-to-make soup for any day of the week. Customize it with your favorite additions
Ingredients
Scale
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Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 cups chopped vegetables (e.g., carrots, celery, zucchini)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked beans or lentils
Spices:
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Additions (for extra protein or flavor):
- Leafy greens (spinach, kale)
- Proteins (tofu, cooked chicken)
- Grains (quinoa, rice, barley)
Instructions
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Prepare the Base:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot. Add onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
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Add Vegetables:
- Stir in chopped vegetables (carrots, celery, zucchini) and cook for 5 minutes.
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Incorporate Liquids:
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and diced tomatoes, bringing to a gentle boil.
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Add Beans and Spices:
- Stir in beans or lentils along with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Simmer:
- Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Optional Additions:
- If desired, add proteins, grains, or leafy greens in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Notes
- This soup is highly customizable! Feel free to add your favorite vegetables, greens, or grains to suit your taste.
- You can use leftover cooked beans or lentils for an even quicker meal.
- This soup stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days, and the flavors improve as it sits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (based on 5 servings)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg