Slow-Simmered Vegetable Soup with Lemon and Thyme

A light, herbaceous soup featuring tender vegetables simmered in a fragrant broth, brightened with lemon zest and thyme.

Cuisine: General

Category: Soups

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, peeled and diced carrots
• 2 stalks, finely chopped celery
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 tsp fresh, chopped thyme
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 2 diced medium carrots, 2 finely chopped celery stalks, and 1 diced medium zucchini. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 cups vegetable broth, 2 tsp fresh chopped thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1 lemon's zest and juice. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.