Vegetable soup is simple, comforting, and very flexible—you can use whatever veggies you have and adjust the flavor to your taste.
🥕🥔 Classic Vegetable Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 carrot (chopped)
- 1 potato (cubed)
- 1 cup cabbage or cauliflower
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- 4 cups water or vegetable/chicken stock
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp mixed herbs or oregano
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add carrots, potatoes, and other veggies—cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Pour in water or stock and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until veggies are tender.
🍲 Variations:
- Smooth soup: Blend everything after cooking
- Chunky soup: Leave as is for texture
- Desi style: Add a pinch of turmeric + cumin
- Creamy: Add a splash of cream or milk
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
- With bread or toast
- Add boiled chicken for protein
- Top with fresh coriander or a squeeze of lemon
💡 Tips:
- Cut vegetables evenly so they cook properly
- Use stock instead of water for richer flavor
- Add pasta or noodles to make it more filling
If you want, I can give you a weight-loss version, a clear soup (restaurant style), or a Pakistani spicy vegetable soup 🌶️
