Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Category: Soup / Healthy Meal
• Cuisine: American / Vegetable-Based
• Keywords: vegetable soup, healthy soup, weight loss soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small cabbage, chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add carrots, celery, zucchini, bell pepper, and cabbage. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth or water, salt, black pepper, and oregano or Italian seasoning.
6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Serve hot.

Tips & Variations

• Add spinach or green beans for extra vegetables.
• For more protein, stir in white beans or shredded chicken.
• A squeeze of lemon before serving adds brightness.

Why This Recipe Works

This soup is full of fiber-rich vegetables that help make it naturally filling while staying light. The broth keeps it simple and comforting, and the herbs add just enough flavor to make every spoonful satisfying and easy to enjoy.