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Sardinia Herb Soup

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Sardinia Herb Soup is a comforting bowl of vibrant flavors, combining fresh herbs and nutritious veggies for a delicious Mediterranean experience.
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Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: chickpea soup, easy recipes, Healthy Soup, quick meals, Sardinia Herb Soup, vegetable soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients

For the Soup

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil base for sautéing
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper chopped
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes fresh or canned

For the Herbs

  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ cup fresh basil chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

For Seasoning

  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 juice lemon

Optional Topping

  • to taste grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until onions are translucent.
  • Introduce the diced zucchini and chopped bell pepper to the pot, cooking for another 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  • Add the drained chickpeas to the mixture, folding them in gently to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Slowly pour in 6 cups of vegetable broth and 1 cup of diced tomatoes. Stir and allow to come to a gentle simmer.
  • Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, along with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  • Stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh parsley, ½ cup of fresh basil, and ¼ cup of fresh mint. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the juice of 1 lemon.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For best results, use fresh herbs and avoid overcooking the vegetables. Adjust the seasoning gradually as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg