Mom’s Comforting Vegetable Soup

Mom’s Comforting Vegetable Soup

This is a healthy and comforting soup recipe that my mom always made for me! Delicious soup!

Ingredients

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• Olive oil, for sautéing
• 1 celery stick, diced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 leek, finely chopped
• 2 sweet peppers, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Oregano, to taste
• 3 potatoes, cut into cubes
• 1.5 liters vegetable broth
• 50 grams pasta (small shapes like macaroni or ditalini work best)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Vegetables:
   • Finely chop the onion.
   • Dice the celery stick.
   • Grate the carrot.
   • Finely chop the leek.
   • Dice the sweet peppers.
   • Chop the garlic cloves.
   • Cut the potatoes into cubes.
2. Sauté the Vegetables:
   • In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent.
   • Add the diced celery, grated carrot, chopped leek, diced sweet peppers, and chopped garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
3. Season and Simmer:
   • Season the sautéed vegetables with salt, pepper, and oregano to taste.
   • Add the cubed potatoes to the pot and stir to combine.
   • Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
   • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
4. Cook the Pasta:
   • Add the 50 grams of pasta to the pot.
   • Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked to your liking.
5. Serve:
   • Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
   • Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.

Enjoy your bowl of healthy and comforting vegetable soup!