Learn The Secret To Oma's Delicious Groentesoep: Traditional Dutch Grandma's Veggie Soup Recipe

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock enhances flavor and reduces sodium.

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Frozen beans are convenient and budget-friendly.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale adds nutrients while collard greens are often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more vitamins, while yams are often cheaper.

Heat vegetable broth in a large pot over medium heat until simmering.

Chop carrots, celery, onion, and leeks into small pieces.

Add chopped vegetables to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Dice potatoes and add them to the pot, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Shred cabbage and add it to the pot along with green beans and peas.

Stir in minced garlic and herbs, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.

Simmer the soup for 15-20 minutes until all vegetables are tender.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.

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