A nourishing plant-based vegetable soup made with wholesome ingredients and simple herbs, perfect for Daniel Fast or clean eating.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion diced
2 celery stalks diced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 carrots diced
2 medium potatoes diced
1 zucchini chopped
1 cup chopped green beans
1 can 14 ounces diced tomatoes no added sugar
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup fresh spinach or kale
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper to taste
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion and celery and cook until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
Add carrots and potatoes and sauté lightly.
Pour in broth tomatoes and seasonings and bring to a boil.
Reduce to simmer and cook until potatoes are tender.
Add zucchini and green beans and cook until tender.
Stir in spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
Remove bay leaf adjust seasoning and serve.
Use compliant vegetable broth with no added sugar. Mash a few potatoes to thicken naturally. Store refrigerated up to five days.