This warm and comforting vegetable soup is pure coziness in a bowl. It is not only brimming with healthy, vibrant veggies in a rich broth, but it is easy to make and oh-so-tasty!

Yield

(8) 1-3/4 cup servings

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1-1/2 yellow onion, diced small

3/4 tablespoon salt

3 large carrots, diced small

5 large celery stalks, diced small

5 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

3 quarts vegetable or chicken broth

1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen sweet peas

3/4 cup frozen corn

1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

2 teaspoons dried basil

1/4 cup lemon juice

Optional:

Add your choice of chopped broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, or other vegetables.

Preparation:

Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the carrot, celery, garlic, ginger, basil, and salt and continue sautéing for about 8 minutes.

Pour in 1 cup of the broth to deglaze the pot. Add the remaining broth and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a vigorous simmer

Add the peas, corn, and lemon juice and cook for 5 minutes more, then stir in the parsley and serve.

Optional: You may thicken soup by briefly using an immersion blender.