Hearty Winter Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 medium potato, diced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup kale or spinach, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
3. Add the diced potato, green beans, and canned tomatoes with their juice to the pot, mixing everything well.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth, then sprinkle in the dried thyme and rosemary, and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
6. Stir in the chopped kale or spinach and lemon juice, cooking for another 5 minutes until the greens are wilted.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.