Savory Vegetable Soup with Fresh Thyme
Warm, comforting, and full of wholesome goodness this Savory Vegetable Soup with Fresh Thyme is the ultimate cozy meal you’ll keep coming back to! Packed with hearty vegetables and gently simmered with aromatic fresh thyme, every spoonful is rich, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- Optional: 1 cup cooked beans (cannellini, kidney, or chickpeas)
Instructions
- Step 1: Sauté Aromatics : Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Step 2: Add Vegetables : Add carrots, celery, zucchini, bell pepper, and green beans. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
- Step 3: Add Broth and Seasonings : Pour in vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes. Add salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Step 4: Simmer : Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
- Step 5: Optional Beans : If using cooked beans, add them in the last 5 minutes of simmering to heat through.
- Step 6: Serve : Remove bay leaf, ladle soup into bowls, and garnish with extra fresh thyme if desired. Serve hot.