dish Recipes

Delicious Vegetable Soup with Homemade Croutons

There’s nothing quite as comforting as a bowl of hearty vegetable soup, and when paired with crispy, golden homemade croutons, it becomes a truly satisfying meal. This recipe combines vibrant, fresh vegetables with a robust broth, topped off with crunchy croutons for added texture. Let’s dive into the method to make this dish step by step.

Ingredients:

For the Vegetable Soup:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
6 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped (optional)
Juice of half a lemon (optional, for brightness)

For the Homemade Croutons:

4 slices of day-old bread (any type, such as baguette, sourdough, or whole wheat)
3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste