Delicious and Easy Veggie Rice Soup

Warm up with a bowl of *Delicious and Easy Veggie Rice Soup*, a comforting one-pot meal that's brimming with wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors. This hearty vegetarian soup combines tender rice, garden-fresh zucchini, carrots, celery, and baby spinach in a savory broth infused with aromatic thyme, oregano, and a splash of bright lemon juice. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, yielding generous servings to satisfy the whole family. The addition of canned diced tomatoes and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add a pop of color and natural sweetness, making this gluten-free soup a nourishing, flavorful choice for any season.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14.5-ounce can canned diced tomatoes, with juice
• 0.75 cups white or brown rice, uncooked
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced tomatoes with their juice.

Step 5

Stir in the rice, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Add the diced zucchini to the pot and continue simmering for another 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender.

Step 8

Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is wilted.

Step 9

Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lemon juice.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top if desired.

Step 11

Serve hot and enjoy your delicious and easy veggie rice soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2738.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1595.5

Total Fat 43.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6420.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 263.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.0g	0%
Total Sugars 48.7g
Protein 47.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 570.9mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 5178.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.9%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 64.6%