Third-Ingredient Vegetable Soup

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A minimalist soup featuring only three core vegetables for pure, flavorful comfort. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs carrots, celery, vegetable broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 1 cup diced carrots, 1/2 cup diced celery, and 2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low, add 1/2 tsp thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until carrots are fork-tender and flavors meld.

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