🥣 Mediterranean Vegetable Soup — Full Recipe
✨ Ingredients
(4–5 servings)
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3 carrots, sliced
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2 potatoes, diced
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2 celery stalks, sliced
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1 onion, chopped
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1–2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp turmeric (optional but adds beautiful color)
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried thyme
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6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
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Handful fresh parsley, chopped
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Juice of ½ lemon (Mediterranean finishing touch)
🫕 Instructions
1. Sauté the aromatics
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Heat olive oil in a pot.
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Add onion and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add the vegetables
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Add carrots, celery, and potatoes.
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Stir for 3–4 minutes.
3. Add spices
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Add turmeric, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
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Stir well so the veggies are coated in the spices.
4. Add broth
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Pour in the broth.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
5. Simmer
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Cook for 20–25 minutes until potatoes and carrots are tender.
6. Finish with herbs & lemon
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Stir in fresh parsley.
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Add lemon juice for brightness.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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Drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil on top.
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Serve with whole grain bread (optional).
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Add cooked chickpeas or shredded chicken for extra protein.
