Vegetarian Spicy Broth

Warm your soul with this Vegetarian Spicy Broth, a vibrant, flavor-packed soup that's as nourishing as it is delicious. This recipe combines hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and spinach with aromatic garlic, ginger, and bold spices such as cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric. A touch of soy sauce and tomato paste enhances the depth, while fresh lime juice and cilantro add a zesty, herbal finish. Perfect for cozy evenings, this one-pot wonder is ready in just 45 minutes and serves beautifully as a standalone dish or as a flavorful base for noodles, rice, or roasted vegetables. Whether you're craving something warming or looking for a plant-based spicy twist, this vegetarian broth will hit the spot.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 0 salt, to taste
• 0 black pepper, to taste

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the crushed red pepper flakes, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric powder. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the spices.

Step 5

Mix in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to deepen.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Add the baby spinach to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.

Step 8

Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if necessary.

Step 10

Ladle the broth into bowls and serve hot as a soup or as a base for noodles, rice, or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2010.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	568.8

Total Fat 30.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2044.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 10.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 316.9mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 2723.3mg	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: 47.0%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 45.7%