Vegetable Soup

This Low Carb Vegetable Soup is a hearty and nutritious dish packed with vibrant vegetables, perfect for a light dinner. It's easy to make and full of flavor, making it a go-to recipe for healthy eating.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Onion, diced - 1 medium (about 150g)
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Carrots, diced - 1 medium (about 70g)
• Celery, diced - 1 stalk (about 50g)
• Red bell pepper, diced - 1 medium (about 120g)
• Zucchini, diced - 1 medium (about 150g)
• Cauliflower florets - 1 cup (about 100g)
• Vegetable broth - 3 cups (720ml)
• Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Spinach, fresh - 1 cup (about 30g)
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Add the zucchini, cauliflower, vegetable broth, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
6. Stir in the fresh spinach and lemon juice, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 480 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.72 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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