A warm, simple, and nutritious vegetable soup made with fresh vegetables. The image appears to include potatoes, zucchini, carrot, onion, and parsley.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 4–5 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon turmeric (optional)
This combination is consistent with common vegetable soup recipes using potato, carrot, zucchini, onion, herbs, and broth.
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables.
- Peel the potatoes and carrot, then chop everything into small pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot.
- Add onion and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add carrots and potatoes and stir for another 2 minutes.
- Add zucchini, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and turmeric.
- Pour in the vegetable broth or water.
- Bring the soup to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley on top.
Nutrition Information (Approx. Per Serving)
- Calories: 120–160 kcal
- Protein: 3–4g
- Carbohydrates: 25–30g
- Fat: 2–4g
- Fiber: 4–6g
Nutrition will vary depending on the amount of potatoes, oil, and broth used.
Nut Information
Naturally Nut-Free
This recipe contains no nuts or peanuts.
Always check your vegetable broth or stock label for possible allergen information or cross-contamination.
Q&A
Q: Is this soup healthy?
A: Yes! It contains vegetables and can be a nutritious, low-fat meal.
Q: Is it vegan?
A: Yes, if you use vegetable broth and no animal-based ingredients.
Q: Is it gluten-free?
A: Yes, naturally—just make sure your broth is certified gluten-free.
Q: Can I make it oil-free?
A: Absolutely! Skip the olive oil and cook the vegetables directly in water or broth.
Q: Can I store leftovers?
A: Yes. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat thoroughly before serving.
Q: Can I add other vegetables?
A: Yes! You can add celery, peas, spinach, tomatoes, or cabbage.
Q: Is this soup good for weight management?
A: It can fit well into a balanced diet, especially when made with minimal oil and plenty of vegetables.
