08/07/2026
🥣 Hearty Veggie & Bean Soup
A warm, colorful, fiber-rich soup packed with vegetables and beans. Perfect for a nourishing lunch or cozy dinner. 🌿
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 zucchini, sliced
1½ cups broccoli florets
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup corn
1 can diced tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or herbs for garnish
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Stir in chickpeas and kidney beans. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add zucchini, broccoli, and corn. Simmer another 8–10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm. 🥕🥦🥣
