Description
Discover how to make a delicious Rustic Vegetable Soup that is hearty, comforting, and perfect for any occasion. Learn the recipe now!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 1 medium fennel, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced, seeds optional
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) freshly ground black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes, strain and set aside reserved liquid (preferably fire roasted tomatoes)
- 6 cups (1.4 L) vegetable broth
- 3 cups (720 ml) spinach leaves, chopped
- 1 can (540 mL) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
- Croutons
- Grated Parmesan cheese (use halal-friendly alternative)
- Chopped parsley
- Dried chillies, optional
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven on medium-low heat.
- Introduce the chopped onion, carrots, fennel, and jalapeño to the pot. Stir them around, then cook until the veggies are soft, about 8-12 minutes.
- Incorporate rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Pour in the strained tomatoes and mix. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the reserved tomato liquid, vegetable broth, white kidney beans, and bay leaf. Bring everything to a boil, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for 15-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are fully tender.
- Introduce the chopped spinach to the soup and let it cook until it wilts, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf, taste the soup, and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve the soup in bowls, topping with croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley.
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Notes
- Consider using fire-roasted diced tomatoes for a smoky flavor boost.
- Add dried chillies for a subtle hint of heat in the soup.
- Thoroughly drain and rinse white kidney beans to reduce sodium content.
