To enjoy delicious soups, you don't have to cook meat or chicken broth every time - vegetable broth can also be delicious!
Moreover, vegetable broth soups tend to be faster to cook, so it can save you lots of time.
Here are a few nice vegetable soup ideas you can enjoy!
Tomato Soup
Sauté onions and garlic in a pot, add tomato puree or canned diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
Let it simmer for a few minutes, then blend until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs like basil or oregano.
Lentil Soup
Cook lentils in vegetable broth with diced carrots, celery, and onions. Add spices like cumin, paprika, and a bay leaf for flavor.
Simmer until the lentils are tender, and adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Minestrone Soup
Sauté onions, garlic, and vegetables like carrots, celery, and zucchini in a pot. Add vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes, and cooked pasta.
Simmer until the vegetables are tender, and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
Potato Soup
Boil peeled and diced potatoes in vegetable broth until tender. Mash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup, and add sautéed onions and garlic.
Season with salt, pepper, and herbs like thyme or rosemary.
Mushroom Soup
Sauté sliced mushrooms with onions and garlic until golden brown. Add vegetable broth and simmer for a few minutes.
Blend part of the soup for a creamy texture, or leave it chunky if you prefer. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs like parsley or dill.
Bean Soup
Cook canned or soaked beans in vegetable broth with chopped onions, garlic, and diced tomatoes.
Add spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika for a flavorful kick. Simmer until the beans are tender, and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Spinach Soup
Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, then add vegetable broth and chopped spinach leaves.
Let it simmer until the spinach wilts. Blend the soup until smooth, and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
Previously, we talked about cooking potato casseroles.
