Grandma’s Hearty Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- 100 g (3.5 oz) spaghetti
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery sticks
- 1 onion
- 1 liter (4 cups) vegetable broth
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp oil
- 3 potatoes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 150 per serving
Preparation Time
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
Instructions
Preparing the Vegetables
- Wash and Peel: First, wash all the vegetables thoroughly.
- Chop Onion and Garlic: Peel the onion and garlic, then chop them finely.
- Cut Carrots and Potatoes: Peel the carrots and potatoes, and cut them into small cubes.
- Chop Celery: Chop the celery sticks into small cubes.
Cooking the Soup
- Heat Oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Sauté Onions: Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until they turn light brown.
- Add Vegetables: Add the cubed carrots, potatoes, and celery to the pan. Fry lightly for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Simmering the Soup
- Add Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth, making sure all the vegetables are submerged.
- Break Spaghetti: Break the spaghetti into smaller pieces and add them to the pan.
- Simmer: Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables and spaghetti are soft.
Serving
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, and enjoy the comforting, nourishing flavors of Grandma’s Hearty Vegetable Soup.
This vegetable soup is not only a delicious and comforting meal but also a wonderful way to stay healthy and enjoy a variety of vegetables. Perfect for any time of the year, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your household.