Quick Healthy Soup
A nutritious and easy-to-make soup perfect for lunch or dinner, packed with vegetables and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 cups chopped kale or spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
- A squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the chopped onion, carrots, and celery in a skillet with olive oil for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to your slow cooker.
- Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and chopped kale or spinach, and stir.
- Add the chickpeas, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours.
- Taste the soup about 30 minutes before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh herbs or lemon juice if desired.
Notes
Use fresh vegetables for enhanced flavor and nutritional value. This soup is great for meal prep and can be adjusted to suit your taste.