Meatless Monday Challenge/ Healthy vegetable Soup

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be more nutritious, while water is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Prepare the vegetable broth mix by combining 1 teaspoon of the mix per cup of water.

In a pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.

Add the minced onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in the diced carrots and potatoes or parsnips, and cook until they begin to soften.

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Pour in the 4 cups of broth and add the Cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer.

Add the kale or spinach and sugar, and cook until the greens are wilted.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Dietary