Vegetable Soup: Hearty and Healthy

Vegetable Soup: Hearty and Healthy

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Updated on October 17, 2024

This Vegetable Soup is a nourishing and delicious meal loaded with vibrant vegetables and rich flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes using an Instant Pot, it makes for a quick and easy lunch that’s both filling and packed with essential nutrients.

About Vegetable Soup: Hearty and Healthy

A classic vegetable soup is the ultimate go-to for a healthy meal. This version is a nutritious blend of carrots, celery, onions, tomatoes, and green beans, simmered in vegetable broth with flavorful seasonings. Perfect for meal prepping or as a light lunch, it’s versatile enough to customize with any seasonal vegetables you have on hand. Whether you're looking for a comforting dish on a chilly day or a light, yet satisfying, option, this soup has it all.

Vegetable Soup: Hearty and Healthy Ingredients

  • 2 cups carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 2 cups tomatoes, diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

How to Make Vegetable Soup: Hearty and Healthy

  • Prepare vegetables: Start by chopping the carrots, celery, onions, tomatoes, and green beans.
  • Add to Instant Pot: Place all the prepared vegetables into the Instant Pot.
  • Add broth and seasonings: Pour the vegetable broth over the vegetables. Sprinkle the garlic powder, dried basil, salt, and pepper over the top.
  • Cook under pressure: Secure the Instant Pot lid and set it to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Quick release: After cooking, carefully perform a quick release to let out the pressure. Once the pressure is fully released, open the pot and stir.
  • Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy a warm, comforting, and nutritious meal.

Cooking Tips

  • Add any seasonal vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • For a heartier soup, include beans or lentils.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste, adding more herbs or spices as desired.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with crusty bread or a side salad.
  • Pair with a sprinkle of grated cheese or fresh herbs on top.

Storage Instructions

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat on the stove or in the microwave before serving.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: Approximately 150
  • Protein: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fat: 2g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Sugar: 6g

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I freeze the soup? Yes, this soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
  • What can I add for protein? Consider adding beans, lentils, or cooked chicken for extra protein.