Jewels Favorite Soup Jill Makes

Warm, hearty, and brimming with vibrant vegetables, "Jewels Favorite Soup Jill Makes" is the ultimate feel-good recipe for a cozy meal. This nutrient-packed vegetable soup combines sautéed onions, garlic, and a medley of fresh produce like carrots, celery, zucchini, red bell pepper, and russet potato simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth with tangy diced tomatoes. Enhanced with aromatic dried thyme and oregano, the soup is finished with tender kale for a nutritious boost and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of freshness. Ready in under an hour and perfect for meal prep, this comforting soup is vegan, gluten-free, and loaded with wholesome goodness. Ideal for chilly nights or when you’re craving a nourishing bowl of homemade love, it's a family-favorite recipe you’ll return to time and time again.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups kale leaves, stems removed and chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the carrots, celery, zucchini, red bell pepper, and potato. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, to slightly soften the vegetables.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes with their juice, stirring to combine.

Step 6

Add the dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Stir in the chopped kale and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2866.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1294.3

Total Fat 43.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6448.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 200.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.4g	0%
Total Sugars 53.6g
Protein 43.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 577.0mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 6369.0mg	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: 28.6%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 58.7%