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mediterranean vegetable soup

Vegetable Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 celery ribs chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, chickpeas, vegetable broth, oregano, thyme, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted
  • Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil and lemon juice.
  • Serve hot, optionally garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.