Description
A comforting and nourishing ratatouille soup filled with vibrant vegetables and fresh basil, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Zucchini, chopped
- 1 Eggplant, chopped
- 2 Bell Peppers, chopped
- 4 Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Fresh Basil, to taste
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Veggies: Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onions and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant; sauté until they soften and begin to caramelize.
- Add the Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in chopped tomatoes and broth; bring to a simmer and cook until all vegetables are tender.
- Incorporate Fresh Herbs: Stir in fresh basil, salt, and pepper right before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional basil, and serve with crusty bread.
Notes
For a thicker soup, use an immersion blender to puree part of the mixture. Feel free to add in fresh spinach or kale towards the end for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, ratatouille, vegetarian, healthy, comforting, basil