Go Back
–+ servings
Soup Ideas – Creative Bowls to Try Anytime → Soup Ideas

Delicious Soup Ideas for Cozy Nights at Home

Discover soup ideas with this vegetable soup recipe, perfect for cozy nights. It's easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Provides a rich base for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion Diced
  • 2 medium carrots Diced
  • 2 stalks celery Diced
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano Adds an earthy note
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil Aromatic herb for flavor
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes Optional for heat
For the Soup
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes Rich, tangy base
  • 6 cups vegetable broth Depth of flavor
For the Protein and Texture
  • 15 ounces cannellini beans Rinsed
  • 1 cup small pasta Adds texture
For Seasoning
  • to taste salt Enhances flavor
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper Balances flavors

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large pot until shimmering. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, stir well. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add rinsed cannellini beans and small pasta to the pot. Uncover and simmer for an additional 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
  5. Remove from heat and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust ingredients according to your preferences and utilize leftovers to customize your soup.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!