Healing Vegetable Soup: A Delicious and Healthy Stomach Remedy
Ingredients
Soup:
- 2 onions
- Sunflower oil (as needed)
- 1 leek
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 carrot
- 3 zucchinis
- 1 broccoli
- 1 processed cheese
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Croutons:
- 3 slices of bread
- Olive oil (as needed)
- Red pepper (to taste)
- Dried garlic (to taste)
- Dill (to taste)
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (assuming 6 servings)
- Number of Servings: 6
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 250mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 22g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 6g
Preparation
Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
- Chop the onions: Finely chop 2 onions.
- Heat the oil: Heat sunflower oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Fry the onions: Add the chopped onions to the pan and fry until soft and lightly golden.
- Add leek and garlic: Slice 1 leek and chop 2 garlic cloves, then add them to the pan and fry for a few minutes.
- Add the carrot: Dice 1 carrot and add it to the pan, continue frying until the vegetables are soft.
- Add the zucchini: Cut 3 zucchinis into cubes and add them to the pan. Pour enough water to cover the vegetables, cover with a lid, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add broccoli: Chop 1 broccoli and add it to the pan, mix well, and cook until the vegetables are soft.
Step 2: Incorporate the Cheese
- Add processed cheese: Grate 1 processed cheese on a fine grater and add it to the soup.
- Season the soup: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
Step 3: Prepare the Croutons
- Cut the bread: Cut 3 slices of bread into small pieces.
- Season the bread: In a bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, red pepper, and dried garlic. Add the bread pieces and mix well to coat them evenly.
- Bake the croutons: Place the seasoned bread pieces on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven until the croutons are golden and crispy.
Step 4: Blend and Serve
- Blend the soup: When the vegetables are soft, blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Add dill: Chop fresh dill and stir it into the soup.
- Serve: Serve the vegetable soup hot with crispy croutons on top.
Tips for Perfecting Your Soup
- Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will enhance the flavor and nutritional value of the soup.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving to ensure the perfect balance of flavors.
- Blend thoroughly: For a smooth and creamy texture, ensure that the soup is blended well.