Classic vegetable soup

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Pour vegetable oil into a saucepan.

Step 2:

Chop the onion and fry for 3 minutes over medium heat.

Step 3:

Chop the garlic, add it to the pan and fry for another minute.

Step 4:

Finely chop the tomatoes, add to the pan and stir.

Step 5:

Cut the carrots into half-slices, the cabbage into squares, the green beans and celery into short pieces and add to the pan.

Step 6:

Add two bay leaves.

Step 7:

Pour in water and stir.

Step 8:

Bring to a boil, add salt, chili flakes, dried basil, and sugar. Stir.

Step 9:

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat.

Step 10:

Dice the zucchini and bell pepper and add to the soup.

Step 11:

Add broccoli florets and stir.

Step 12:

Remove the bay leaves and simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.

Step 13:

Chop fresh parsley, add to the soup, stir and remove from heat.

Cooking tips

If the sauté and soup are cooked in the same pan, it is better to use a thick-walled saucepan.

Don't forget to stir the fried vegetables, especially the onions and garlic, to prevent them from burning.