Ingredients
For the Soup:
2 tablespoons olive oil (or any mild cooking oil)
1 medium onion , diced
2–3 cloves garlic , minced
2 medium carrots , sliced
2 stalks celery , sliced
1 medium zucchini , diced
1 cup green beans , trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium potato , peeled and diced (optional, for added heartiness)
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (low-sodium preferred)
6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for non-vegetarian option)
1 teaspoon ground turmeric (anti-inflammatory benefits)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for a mild kick)
For Added Nutrition:
1 cup chopped kale or spinach (added during the last 5 minutes of cooking)
1/2 cup cooked lentils or chickpeas (optional, for protein)
Instructions
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