This vegetable soup is like medicine for my stomach! I eat this soup day and night! Healthy!

Ingredients

For the Soup:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or any mild cooking oil)
  • 1 medium onion , diced
  • 2–3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 medium carrots , sliced
  • 2 stalks celery , sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini , diced
  • 1 cup green beans , trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium potato , peeled and diced (optional, for added heartiness)
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (low-sodium preferred)
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for non-vegetarian option)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric (anti-inflammatory benefits)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for a mild kick)

For Added Nutrition:

  • 1 cup chopped kale or spinach (added during the last 5 minutes of cooking)
  • 1/2 cup cooked lentils or chickpeas (optional, for protein)

Instructions

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