Cozy Winter Soup! Feeding My Family of 11

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock enhances flavor and reduces sodium.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced potatoes, canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaves, and thyme; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Add chopped kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.

Remove bay leaves and stir in lemon juice; season with black pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with parsley and grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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