Slow-Simmered Ginger and Garlic Vegetable Soup
A nourishing broth infused with fresh ginger and garlic, simmered with seasonal vegetables for a comforting, immune-supporting meal. This american-inspired soups ready in about 40 minutes pairs olive oil, yellow onion, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 3, peeled and diced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups, chopped kale
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent and softened.
- Step 2: Stir in 3 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and edges of vegetables begin to brown.
- Step 3: Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice), then add 1 tsp dried thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 cups chopped kale and cook for 5 more minutes until kale is tender. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Simmered Ginger and Garlic Vegetable Soup take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Slow-Simmered Ginger and Garlic Vegetable Soup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Simmered Ginger and Garlic Vegetable Soup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Slow-Simmered Ginger and Garlic Vegetable Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Slow-Simmered Ginger and Garlic Vegetable Soup?
American soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made this for my family and they loved the veggies. So comforting on a rainy day.
- ★★★★★
The ginger and garlic combo is perfect for cold weather! My kids even asked for seconds.
- ★★★★★
This is my new favorite weeknight soup. The slow-simmering really deepened the flavors.
