Village Growth Vegetable Soup

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A nourishing, vegetable-packed soup that simmers to perfection, representing the growth and diversity of communities across America. This american-inspired soups ready in about 60 minutes pairs olive oil, large, chopped onion, peeled and diced carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 6, 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, chopped onion
• 2, peeled and diced carrots
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups, chopped kale
• 1 cup, diced zucchini
• 1 cup, diced cauliflower
• 1 cup, diced potatoes
• 1/2 cup, diced sweet potato
• 1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the 1 large onion, chopped, and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add the 2 carrots, peeled and diced, and 2 celery stalks, diced, and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add the 3 garlic cloves, minced, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in the 4 cups vegetable broth, stir in the 1 tsp dried thyme, and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the 1 cup diced zucchini, 1 cup diced cauliflower, 1 cup diced potatoes, and 1/2 cup diced sweet potato. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
4. Step 4: Stir in the 2 cups chopped kale and continue simmering for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.