Nourishing Longevity Soup for Vibrant Health and Energy
Author:Emily
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 sweet potato, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can canned diced tomatoes
1 can canned cannellini beans
1 cup cooked lentils
6 cups vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
sea salt
black pepper
1 cup small pasta
2 cups kale, chopped
2 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large Dutch oven, add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Once shimmering, add onion, carrots, celery, and zucchini. Sprinkle with sea salt and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in sweet potato and cook for an additional minute while adding garlic, thyme, oregano, and tomato paste. Continue to sauté until aromatic, about 1-2 minutes.
Pour in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, and lentils. Stir well and add salt and black pepper to taste. The soup should start to bubble.
Add bay leaves and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, uncovered. Simmer for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
Add pasta to the simmering soup and cook for about 10 minutes until al dente, adjusting heat as necessary.
Stir in kale and spinach, cooking briefly until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with olive oil, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Enjoy hot.
Notes
This soup freezes well for later use.
Feel free to substitute any vegetables you have on hand.