This colorful and flavorful vegetable soup is a great way to get your little ones to eat their veggies! Packed with nutritious ingredients and bursting with flavor, this soup is easy to make and perfect for chilly days or when your kids need a healthy meal.
A delicious and nutritious vegetable soup packed with a variety of veggies, perfect for getting kids to eat their greens. This recipe is easy to make and great for a quick meal or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 yellow squash, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
4 Servings
Prep Time:
0 Hrs 20 Mins
Cook Time:
0 Hrs 30 Mins
Total TIme:
0 Hrs 0 Mins
Directions
Step
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step
Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
Step
Add the carrots, celery, zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Step
Add the diced tomatoes, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper and bring the soup to a boil.
Step
Reduce the heat and simmer the soup for 10-15 minutes.
Step
Add the macaroni and continue to simmer for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the macaroni is cooked.
Step
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
Tips for this recipe
Add some grated cheese or a dollop of sour cream on top of each bowl for some extra flavor and creaminess.
