Vegetable soup

Description

A hearty first course. If you didn't have time to prepare broth, add 2 vegetable bouillon cubes to the water. Serve the soup with homemade baked goods or fresh crusty bread. Even meat soup lovers will appreciate this flavorful and appetizing vegetable soup. Serve with fresh herbs and sour cream.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Chop the onion into small cubes, slice the carrots into rounds, and cut the celery into medium-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Step 2

   In a saucepan or pot, heat the olive oil and add the pressed garlic. After a couple of minutes, add the chopped vegetables and sauté for 4-5 minutes.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Add the remaining chopped vegetables and simmer for 3 minutes. Then add salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Transfer everything to a saucepan, pour in the broth, and add the bay leaf.

5. 5

   Step 5

   When the soup comes to a boil, add the tomato cut into slices and cook for 8-12 minutes until all the vegetables are done.