Ciorba de Legume from Resident Evil Village | ALEX MAKES

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is often more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: none

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: none

Zucchini can be a cost-effective alternative.

Dice a yellow onion, 3 medium carrots, 1 red bell pepper, and 2 potatoes. Grate 1 additional potato and set aside.

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Make an X-shaped incision at the bottom of the whole fresh tomatoes and place them in the boiling water for 1 minute.

Remove the tomatoes and place them in a bowl of cold water to peel. Dice the peeled tomatoes and set aside.

In a pot, heat neutral oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions, carrots, red bell pepper, and grated potatoes. Stir until the onions become translucent, about 2 minutes.

Season with salt and add the diced potatoes and any optional vegetables that take longer to cook, such as cauliflower or squash.

Cover with broth or water and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the diced tomatoes and any quick-cooking vegetables like green beans or green peas. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Taste the soup and season with salt to your desired level. Turn off the heat and add chopped parsley.

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