That sounds amazing, Ashley! A good vegetable soup really is like medicine — soothing, light, and full of goodness. Here’s a long, cozy article-style recipe for a healing Vegetable Soup that feels like a warm hug from the inside out. Perfect for when your tummy needs comfort or you’re just craving something nourishing. 🥕🍲💚
🥣 Healing Vegetable Soup – A Natural Remedy in a Bowl
There’s something timeless and comforting about a pot of homemade vegetable soup simmering on the stove. Whether you’re feeling under the weather, need a digestive reset, or simply want to nourish your body, this soup is like a warm, healing embrace. Packed with vibrant veggies, gentle seasonings, and hydrating broth, it’s the kind of dish you can enjoy morning, noon, and night — just like Ashley does!
💡 Why This Soup Feels Like Medicine:
- Anti-inflammatory ingredients like carrots, celery, and garlic
- Hydrating and gentle on the stomach
- Easy to digest with no heavy fats or processed foods
- Full of vitamins and minerals from a rainbow of vegetables
- Soothing broth helps calm the digestive system
📝 Ingredients
Feel free to customize based on what’s in your fridge!
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 small potato, diced (optional)
- 1 handful green beans, trimmed and cut
- 1 cup chopped cabbage or spinach
- 1 tomato, chopped or 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth or water with bouillon
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (great for digestion!)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional but great for flavor and digestion)
👩🍳 Instructions
🥄 Step 1: Sauté the Base
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and softened.
🥄 Step 2: Add the Veggies
Stir in the zucchini, potatoes (if using), green beans, tomato, and cabbage.
Sprinkle in salt, pepper, turmeric, and herbs.