Easy Vegetable Soup – A Comforting Classic

Easy Vegetable Soup – A Comforting Classic

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Servings4
DifficultyMedium
Sébastien RossBy Menucochon|
|Updated: Dec 20, 2025
Taste our easy vegetable soup recipe, a simple and flavorful dish. Prepared with fresh ingredients, it offers a healthy, nutritious, and comforting meal. Perfect for all seasons, this soup can be easily cooked in a few quick steps.
Preparation

Instructions

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  1. Preparing the vegetables

    Begin by washing all your vegetables thoroughly, including those from the fridge. Peel the carrots and potatoes, then cut them into pieces. Dice the leek, onion, and garlic. Cut the zucchini, tomato, and celery into small pieces.

  2. Sautéing the vegetables

    In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, then sauté them for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent. Add the carrots, leek, and potatoes next. Let them sauté for 5 minutes while stirring regularly.

  3. Adding liquids and spices

    Add the tomato, celery, and zucchini, then pour water or vegetable broth into the saucepan. Season with salt, pepper, and your choice of spices. For added flavor, add a bay leaf and a pinch of thyme.

  4. Cooking the soup

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally and check the vegetable doneness with the tip of a knife.

  5. Blending or serving as is

    Once the vegetables are tender, you have two options:

  6. Adjusting and tasting

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, accompanied by croutons, shredded cheese, or a touch of cream for even more indulgence.

To Conclude

This easy vegetable soup is the ideal solution to value leftovers while preparing a healthy and comforting meal. In addition to being easy to prepare, it allows you to avoid food waste and save money by using what you already have at home.
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Our Tips

Chef's tips for making this recipe

If you have leftover vegetables such as cabbage, green beans, or even mushrooms, don't hesitate to add them to enrich your vegetable soup with fridge scraps.

Here are some additional tips to elevate your homemade vegetable soup:

  • Ajouter des herbes fraîches : Enrichissez votre soupe en ajoutant quelques feuilles de basilic, ciboulette ou coriandre. Ces herbes ajouteront une touche de saveur fraîche.
  • Ajuster la consistance : Si vous préférez votre soupe plus épaisse, vous pouvez ajouter un peu plus d'eau ou du bouillon pour le remplir. Si elle est trop liquide, vous pouvez également utiliser de la farine ou des lentilles cuites pour la rendre plus épaisse.
  • Ajouter des légumes aromatiques : Les oignons, les ails et le poivron ajoutent une touche de saveur à votre soupe. Vous pouvez également utiliser du persil ou du thym pour donner plus de saveur.
  • Ajouter des légumes secs : Les lentilles, les pois chiches et les haricots rouges sont des légumes secs qui peuvent être ajoutés à votre soupe pour enrichir son contenu protéique.
  • Ajouter de la viande ou des poissons : Si vous le souhaitez, vous pouvez également ajouter de la viande telle que du bacon, des saucisses ou des morceaux de viande de porc. Vous pouvez également utiliser des poissons comme les harengs ou des crevettes pour ajouter une touche de saveur.

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: For a more nutritious soup, incorporate lentils, chickpeas or white beans.

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