Summer Garden Soup

Dive into a bowl of vibrant, nutrient-packed flavor with this Summer Garden Soup—a celebration of peak-season vegetables that will delight your taste buds and nourish your body. This light yet hearty soup showcases a medley of garden-fresh favorites, including zucchini, yellow squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, and green beans, all simmered in a savory vegetable stock with aromatic garlic and onions. Seasoned with fresh basil, parsley, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between wholesome simplicity and bold, summer-inspired flavor. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot wonder is the ideal choice for a healthy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing starter. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a crisp salad to make the most of this vibrant, seasonal dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized zucchini
• 1 medium-sized yellow squash
• 2 medium-sized carrots
• 3 medium-sized tomatoes
• 1 cup sweet corn kernels
• 1 cup green beans
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 1 medium-sized yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Wash and prepare all the vegetables. Dice the zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, and tomatoes. Trim and cut the green beans into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Add the carrots and sauté for another 2 minutes. Then, add the zucchini, yellow squash, and green beans. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Add the tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh basil, parsley, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

Step 7

Serve the soup warm in bowls, with an optional garnish of additional fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil. This soup pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a light salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2320.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1079.2

Total Fat 42.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 9718.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.5g	0%
Total Sugars 64.9g
Protein 35.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 428.6mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 4633.6mg	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: 34.0%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 53.3%