Foundational & Deeply Nourishing Healthy Vegetable Soup

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🥕🌿 Foundational & Deeply Nourishing Healthy Vegetable Soup

A restorative, nutrient-dense vegetable soup made from simple whole foods, designed for digestion, immune support, and everyday health.

⭐ Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

Aromatics (the flavor base)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2–3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, grated (optional but great for digestion)

Vegetables (core mix)

  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1–2 cups green beans, chopped
  • 2 large potatoes or 1 sweet potato, diced
  • 2 cups cabbage or kale, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)

Broth & Seasoning

  • 6 cups vegetable broth (or bone broth if not vegetarian)
  • 1–2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Optional Super-Nourishing Additions

  • 1 cup cooked lentils or beans
  • ½ cup barley, quinoa, or brown rice
  • 1 tbsp miso paste (add at the end)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (brightens flavor)
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • Turmeric + black pepper for anti-inflammatory boost
  • A handful of spinach before serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Build the Flavor Base

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté 6–8 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

2. Add the Vegetables

  1. Stir in zucchini, green beans, potatoes, cabbage/kale, and tomatoes.
  2. Cook 3–4 minutes to coat vegetables in flavor.

3. Add Broth & Spices

  1. Pour in vegetable broth.
  2. Add turmeric, thyme, oregano, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.

4. Simmer Slowly

  • Cover partially and simmer 25–35 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender and flavors have melded.

5. Add Finishing Nourishment

Choose any or all:

  • Stir in spinach until wilted.
  • Add miso paste (mixed with a little warm broth) for gut health.
  • Add lemon juice or a splash of vinegar for brightness.
  • Add cooked lentils, beans, rice, or quinoa.
  • Adjust salt and pepper.

Let sit 5 minutes before serving — flavors deepen as it rests.

🍽️ Serve With

  • Whole grain bread
  • A dollop of Greek yogurt or cashew cream
  • Avocado slices
  • Fresh herbs
  • Chili flakes (if you like heat)

🧊 Storage

  • Refrigerate: up to 5 days
  • Freeze: up to 3 months
  • Flavor becomes deeper on days 2–3 — perfect for meal prep.

⭐ Tips to Make It Extra Nourishing

  • Add a parmesan rind (if not vegan) during simmering for umami.
  • Use bone broth for extra minerals (not vegan).
  • Add seaweed flakes (wakame or kelp) for iodine.
  • Use rainbow vegetables to ensure a wide range of phytonutrients.
  • Add 1 tsp smoked paprika for depth and comfort.

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