French-Style Vegetable Soup
recipe

A delicious and nutritious vegetable soup, perfect for a light meal or side dish. It's quick and easy to prepare, making it a great way to utilize seasonal vegetables.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 potato, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and crushed garlic, and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until soft.
2. Add the carrots, celery, and potato. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the zucchini and bell pepper. Continue cooking for another 3 minutes.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and add thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

- Calories: 150 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fat: 4 g
- Fiber: 6 g

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