Hearty soup with tender potatoes, carrots, celery, zucchini, and green beans in savory vegetable broth.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - 1 medium onion, chopped
05 - 1 zucchini, diced
06 - 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Broth & Seasonings
08 - 6 cups vegetable stock
09 - 1 bay leaf
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon salt
→ Finishing Touches
14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
15 - 1 cup frozen peas
16 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in potatoes, green beans, and zucchini. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in vegetable stock. Add bay leaf, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
05 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
06 - Stir in frozen peas and cook for 2-3 minutes more. Remove bay leaf.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
