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Spicy Vegetable Soup
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories
180
A hearty and flavorful vegetable soup packed with spices, herbs, and fresh greens, perfect for a warming meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
3
tablespoons
olive oil
1
medium
leek
(thinly sliced, light green and white parts only)
1
medium
yellow onion
(diced)
2
stalks
celery
(diced)
1
large
carrot
(peeled and cut into rounds)
1
medium
bell pepper
(diced)
2
whole
jalapeños
(diced, seeds removed if less spicy)
1
tablespoon
kosher salt
(to taste)
10
cloves
garlic
(minced)
2
tablespoons
lemon zest
(zest of 2 lemons)
1
tablespoon
fresh rosemary
(minced, optional)
1
tablespoon
fresh thyme
(optional)
1
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
(to taste)
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
1
teaspoon
onion powder
1
teaspoon
oregano
1
teaspoon
smoked paprika
1
teaspoon
dried basil
0.5
teaspoon
black pepper
0.25
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
(optional, to taste)
8
cups
green cabbage
(about 1 head, core removed, roughly diced)
16
ounces
mushrooms
(thinly sliced)
1
medium
zucchini
(cut into half moons)
4
cups
vegetable broth
3.5
cups
crushed tomatoes
(about 28 ounces or 1 large can)
3
whole
bay leaves
2
cups
baby spinach
(about 8 ounces)
2
cups
fresh cilantro
(chopped and divided, about 1 bunch)
2
cups
fresh parsley
(chopped and divided, about 1 bunch)
0.5
cup
green onions
(sliced into rounds, divided, about 5)
0.25
cup
lemon juice
(juice of 2 lemons)
Instructions
Sauté leeks, onions, carrots, celery, jalapeños, and bell peppers in olive oil with salt until softened (~7-10 min).
Add garlic, lemon zest, herbs, and spices; cook until fragrant (~30 sec to 1 min).
Add cabbage, zucchini, and mushrooms; cook briefly (~2-3 min).
Pour in broth, crushed tomatoes, and bay leaves; bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 min.
Remove bay leaves, stir in greens and lemon juice; season to taste. Serve topped with fresh herbs and green onions.
Notes
Adjust seasonings to your preference and enjoy a nutritious, spicy soup.
Calories:
180
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
Vegetables