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Winter Vegetable Soup

Cozy Up with Hearty Winter Vegetable Soup for Cold Days

This Winter Vegetable Soup is a comforting dish packed with nourishing ingredients, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons butter substitute with olive oil for dairy-free
  • 2 cups chopped cabbage any leafy green like kale can be used
  • 2 cups chopped cauliflower swap with potatoes for a different flavor
  • 2 cups chopped carrots can be replaced with parsnips
  • 1 cup chopped celery omit if unavailable
  • 1 cup chopped onions leeks can be a milder alternative
  • 4 cloves garlic fresh is preferred, but powdered can substitute
For the Flavor
  • 2 teaspoons oregano thyme can also work
  • 2 bay leaves use dried herbs if fresh are unavailable
  • salt & pepper adjust to taste
For the Tomato Base
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes fresh tomatoes or tomato puree can also be used
  • 1 680 mL can tomato sauce can swap with vegetable broth
For Protein and Heartiness
  • 1 540 mL can chickpeas any beans can substitute
  • 2 cups vegetable broth use water with spices if unavailable
  • 1-2 cups cooked noodles egg noodles used; gluten-free pasta can replace

Equipment

  • large soup pot
  • separate pot for noodles

Method
 

How to Make Winter Vegetable Soup
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, celery, onions, and garlic for about 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Stir in 2 teaspoons of oregano, 2 bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Add 1 can of diced tomatoes, 1 can of tomato sauce, 1 can of chickpeas, and 2 cups of vegetable broth.
  3. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for approximately 30 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
  4. Prepare 1-2 cups of cooked noodles separately according to package instructions.
  5. Incorporate the cooked noodles into the soup just before serving.
  6. Serve hot with fresh bread on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best flavor, avoid storing cooked noodles in the soup. Cook them fresh when ready to serve.

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